Childbirth Education
I am an ICEA trained childbirth educator. I don't teach a specific 'method'. I believe birth is a natural process that each woman experiences differently. I want to help you find what works best for you while giving you evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions for your birth. I also offer private and semi-private classes. These classes can be in your home or other location of your choosing.
Covered in Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Anatomy and body changes during pregnancy
- Nutrition
- Pre-natal tests and procedures
- Hormones of pregnancy and labor
- Stages and phases of labor
- Signs of labor
- Comfort measures- breathing and relaxation techniques, labor positions, visualization and massage.
- Communication with your care-provider
- How to create a birth wish list
- What to expect at the hospital
- Interventions and procedures
- The moments after birth
- Newborn tests
- Breastfeeding
- Caring for a newborn