My childbirth education classes utilize The Family Way Publications’ education materials, and reflects their philosophy that:

• childbirth is a joyful experience for which parents should prepare, and

• preparation should give a woman confidence in her body’s ability to give birth, to nourish, and to nurture her children.

Topics included:

• Anatomy of pregnancy

• Basic terminology

• Nutrition & Exercise

• Stages of labor

• Comfort measures

• Labor support

• Interventions

• Newborn procedures and care

• Breastfeeding

• Postpartum adjustment

Along with these topics you will:

• Learn how to communicate effectively with your partner and with your healthcare team

• Learn how to prepare a birth plan

• Practice non-medical comfort techniques for labor such as movement, position changes, comforting touch, visualization, breathing techniques, and affirmations

• Have access to a student workbook, handouts, and research information

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