Winter 2012 Prenatal Classes

 
 
You will leave childbirth class with:
Practical information for birth partners to help them understand the                                      dos and don’ts of being in the presence of a birthing mother.
Practices to induce relaxation during labor
Labor comfort skills
Communication and negotiation skills
Pain coping skills and techniques
Touch (massage) training to be used in labor
Understanding of appropriate use of aromatherapy during labor
Knowledge of the compassionate use of epidurals
How to survive back labor
Plan to deal with visitors (or would be) visitors after the birth of  the baby
Free full color workbook that gives you access to online videos, helpful printous and handy worksheets that accompany lessons covered during class and extend your classroom learning.
And so much more
Session Overview:
What are the different parts (Stages) of labor
What to do and expect when the membranes rupture
Use of hydrotherapy in laborHow to know the BEST time to get to the hospital or birth center.
How to initiate breastfeeding after the birth of the baby.
Guidance to make informed decisions about the use of an epidural and other medical options and procedures.
What to do should a cesarean birth become necessary
Postpartum Healing
You will leave breastfeeding class with
Practical tips to get breastfeeding off to a great start in the hospital
lInfo on how to navigate the system to make sure your breastfeeding efforts are well supported and not sabotaged
Evidence based knowledge on how to build a full supply of milk for your baby
Care techniques to manage sore nipples
Knowledge and understanding on how to tell the baby is getting enough milk
and so much more
Session Overview:
Proper body alignment and positioning
Latch techniques to help the baby suckle without experiencing pain
Growth and development of breastfed babies
Solutions to common breastfeeding challenges 
and so much more
You will leave baby care class:
with list of important things needed for the nursery
knowing how to properly and accurately take the temperature of a bab
yunderstanding how to identify a baby that may be choking on mucus and how to handle the situation
knowing how to pick the right pediatrician for you.
comprehending a method you can use to soothe a crying baby
and much more
Session Overview :
Holding the baby
Bathing
Skin care
Diapering 
Swaddling
Circumcision
Vaccine choice
Baby feeding 
Safety issues include safe sleeping and correct use of a car seat.
What You Will Learn in Infant CPR Class:
Recognizing an Emergency
Learn the Emergency Action Steps: Check-Call-Care.
How to care for an infant/child who is not breathing
How to care for a conscious and unconscious  infant/child who is choking.
First Aid techniques