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This is a 3-hour marathon class where we will go over all things labor and delivery. 

Here is an outline of the topics we will cover:

• Anatomy of pregnancy

• Physical changes to prepare for childbirth

• Anatomy of childbirth

• Dilation, effacement & station

• Exercises to prepare for labor and delivery

• How to prepare mentally for an unmedicated birth

• The Miles Circuit

• Non-medical ways to induce labor

• Membrane sweep

• Signs of pre-labor and labor

• Natural ways to speed up labor

• SROM, PROM, PPROM, AROM

• Amniotic fluid and meconium

• Stages of labor

• Positions for labor and pushing

• Comfort measures & relaxation techniques

  • Counter-pressure and the double hip squeeze

  • The TENS unit

  • Hydrotherapy

  • Breathing techniques

  • Heat, cold, labor comb

  • Movement

  • Progressive relaxation

  • What can the partner do

  • Childbirth cheat sheet

  • Doulas

• Pain management

• Labor Day

  • What to expect when you go to the hospital

  • IV and saline lock

  • Fetal & contraction monitoring

  • Vaginal exams

• Variations of labor & delivery

  • Induction methods

  • Augmentation

  • GBS

  • Episiotomy

  • Instrumental delivery

  • Cesarean birth

• Obstacles during labor & delivery

  • Shoulder dystocia

  • Fetal malpresentation

  • Umbilical cord variations

  • Cervical swelling

  • Arrest of dilation and prolonged pushing

  • Fetal distress

• Postpartum

  • What to expect immediately after birth

  • Golden hour postpartum

  • Delayed cord clamping

  • Vaginal repairs

  • L&D to Mother-Baby

  • Newborn procedures

  • Postpartum hemorrhage

  • Postpartum Pitocin

  • Fundal Massage

  • Retained placenta

  • Breastfeeding and formula feeding

  • Postpartum Depression

• Preparing for the big day!​

  • Informed consent

  • Creating a birth plan

  • Visitors at your birth

  • Instructions for labor

  • Suggested packing lists

  • Postpartum checklist

  • Recommended apps, links & resources

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As you can see, we will cover a wide array of topics. My goal for this class is to prepare you for the fun adventure of labor and delivery!

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The class cost does also include a 30-minute birth plan phone or zoom call with me. We can work together to arrange a day and time that works best for you and your partner. 

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To reserve your spot, please fill out the form below. You will receive payment instructions via email. Payment is due before the class.  ​

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