Not strictly focused on unmedicated or “natural” birth, this class provides a range of evidence-based options and information so you can make the choice that’s right for YOUR best birth, whatever that may be.
Format: 2-hour live virtual class, 6-8pCST
Dates: Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
**link to join will be emailed after registration
TOPICS INCLUDE
What is happening in your body at the end of pregnancy
How to know when you’re in labor and how to prepare for your trip to the hospital
When to go to the hospital and what to expect when you get there
Hormones in Labor - How to protect them & put them to work for you in birth
Birth Basics - Ripening, Effacement, Dilation, Station + More
Optimal Fetal Positioning - Everything you need to know for an easier labor.
Labor Sights & Sounds - A thorough break-down of each stage of labor. What to expect for the laboring person and their partner.
Pain Relief Options - an overview of hydrotherapy, nitrous, IV pain meds and epidural.
Comfort Measures - Learn techniques and positions for managing pain and helping labor progress as efficiently as possible.
Cesarean Birth Overview - learn what to expect and options available, including Family Centered Cesarean (aka Gentle Cesarean).
Birthing Rights & Self-Advocacy Tools
Not strictly focused on unmedicated or “natural” birth, this class provides a range of evidence-based options and information so you can make the choice that’s right for YOUR best birth, whatever that may be.
Format: 2-hour live virtual class, 6-8pCST
Dates: Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
**link to join will be emailed after registration
TOPICS INCLUDE
What is happening in your body at the end of pregnancy
How to know when you’re in labor and how to prepare for your trip to the hospital
When to go to the hospital and what to expect when you get there
Hormones in Labor - How to protect them & put them to work for you in birth
Birth Basics - Ripening, Effacement, Dilation, Station + More
Optimal Fetal Positioning - Everything you need to know for an easier labor.
Labor Sights & Sounds - A thorough break-down of each stage of labor. What to expect for the laboring person and their partner.
Pain Relief Options - an overview of hydrotherapy, nitrous, IV pain meds and epidural.
Comfort Measures - Learn techniques and positions for managing pain and helping labor progress as efficiently as possible.
Cesarean Birth Overview - learn what to expect and options available, including Family Centered Cesarean (aka Gentle Cesarean).
Birthing Rights & Self-Advocacy Tools
“I learned so much from class! Even with all the research I’ve done on my own, it was incredibly helpful and eye opening.”
