Topics Covered

I am no longer accepting clients. I have simply kept this information up in order to be a resource to families. You can find more information about classes here. 

Before and During Birth 

• Your beliefs and expectations about childbirth and pregnancy
• Common situations during pregnancy and birth
• What happens to a woman's body and the baby
• Care providers
• Doulas
• Nutrition and exercise
• 2 basic approaches to pregnancy care and birth 
• Decision making
• Birth plans
• Baby's position
• What to take to the hospital
• Signs that labor is starting 
• When to go to the hospital
• Stages of labor
• Positions for labor and birth
• Pain relief options
• C-sections

Postpartum

• Breastfeeding positions
• Breastfeeding problems and solutions
• Breastfeeding tips
• Deciding what's important for you
• Newborn care, such as sleeping, bathing, feeding, changing, and crying
• Dunstan Baby Language

Methods Used
I use a variety of methods in class to cater to different learning styles.

• Grab bag
• Critical thinking
• Lectures
• Partner activities 
• Power Point Presentations
• Physical activities, such as those for labor and birth positions
• Role Plays
• Scenarios  
• Videos