Upcoming Classes:
August 14, 2012 6:30-8:30
October 16, 2012 6:30-8:30
Cost: 300$
Included is the workbook and 1 private session (home labor rehearsal.) I am willing to work with couples on payment for the class series if needed.
Class Outline:
**Though every class has a specific topic which is covered in detail, each class will alsocover nutrition, exercise, positive communication, and coaching. A different relaxationtechnique will be demonstrated and assigned for practice each week. Classes may alsofeature a video.
Class 1. Introduction to The Bradley Method®
This class begins with an intro to the Bradley Method®. We will begin to study things you can do to keep yourself healthy and low risk during pregnancy. We will introduce important pregnancy exercises and we will lead a discussion of how to handle pain and give a learn how to avoid unnecessary pain in labor.
Class 2. Nutrition in Pregnancy
The primary focus of this class is nutrition. We will discuss good nutrition during
pregnancy so that you will understand which nutrients are important and what quantities
are necessary. We can help you to evaluate your diet and suggest ways to improve it if
necessary. We will also review the pregnancy exercises.
Class 3. Pregnancy
During this class, we will discuss the many changes your body goes through during
pregnancy. We will focus on anatomy and physiology as well as common discomforts and
how to handle them naturally. This is helpful for the coach as it makes him more aware and
therefore more understanding of these changes. We will also begin to discuss some of the
many choices you face regarding labor and birth.
Class 4. The Coach's Role
This is the first of two classes that focus on pregnancy and childbirth from the coach's point
of view. We will discuss: coaching during pregnancy, the importance of natural childbirth,
bonding, and the father's role in breastfeeding. We will conclude our study on staying low
risk during pregnancy and discuss drugs, myths and birthing.
Class 5. Introduction to First Stage Labor
This class covers how your body works in first stage labor, and how to work with your
body. We will cover anatomy and physiology of first stage, stressing our respect for the
natural process and examining the built-in safeguards for you and your baby. We will teach
basic coaching techniques and instruct you on how to practice together. Standard hospital
admitting and prepping procedures will also be covered.
Class 6. Introduction to Second Stage Labor
This class covers working with your body in the second stage of labor. We will cover the
anatomy and physiology of second stage labor stressing our respect for the natural process
and examining the built-in safeguards for you and your baby. Basic pushing techniques
and second stage positions, as well as the coach's role, will be covered. Third stage will also
be discussed briefly.
Class 7. Planning Your Birth
Class seven covers consumer information and how to make a birth plan. There is also a
first stage labor rehearsal in this class.
Class 8. Variations and Complications / Postpartum
Preparation
We cover various complications including cesarean surgery: how to avoid these problems
if possible, how to evaluate whether it is necessary to intervene and how to handle
interventions that become necessary. We also cover information on taking care of yourself
after your baby is born.
Class 9. Advanced First Stage Techniques
This class is filled with advanced coaching techniques dealing directly with the challenge of
handling first stage labor. We will go over the First Stage Study Guide so that you can be
sure you are well-prepared. We will also have a labor rehearsal and do some role playing.
Class 10. Being a Great Coach / Are You Ready?
At this point we will go over the B.E.S.T. techniques for labor and birth as a comprehensive
review of the most important points you will use while in labor. This class also covers
information for coaches on how to handle the challenges they will face in labor. Emergency
childbirth will be discussed.
Class 11. Preparing for Your New Family
We cover newborn care, mothering, fathering, breastfeeding, how to handle a crying baby,
and adjusting to the many changes you will face during this time.
Class 12. Home Labor Rehearsals
This class begins with an advanced labor rehearsal which helps to pull together all of the
information you have learned so far. We will also review the second stage of labor. Any last minute questions or review will be done one on one.
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