Our childbirth preparation classes are
designed to offer couples a well-rounded, straightforward curriculum. As doulas
and childbirth educators, we have assisted hundreds of couples through a very
wide range of birth choices and experiences. Though certified, we don't teach
any one method of childbirth preparation; rather we pull the best parts from
the most popular methods, as well as from our extensive experience in the
field. There is no one right way to labor. We stand by the philosophy that birth
is a normal process and strive to inspire confidence in the couples that we
teach. It is our goal to demonstrate the full spectrum of options a woman has
when preparing for her birth, and then to support her unconditionally. The most
important way to approach your birth is with confidence and relaxation. You
achieve this by knowing what possible things to expect, developing the skills
to move through your labor, and by feeling prepared to work through whatever
your journey turns out to be.
Class is a blend of lecture, video, demonstration, and practice and will
include, but not be limited to:
* Anatomy and Physiology of Labor and Birth
* Preparing your Body and How to Adapt To Its Changes
* Signs and Stages of Labor
* Natural Pain Coping Strategies including breathing, relaxation, position
choices, massage techniques, pressure points, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
options, vocalization, and much more...
* Understanding Evidence-Based Care
* Birthing Hopes and Dreams (birth plans)
* Pain Medication Options
* Labor Support--who to have at your birth
* Understanding Medical Interventions and Induction
* Cesarean Birth and Prevention
* Postpartum Health
Your body knows how to give birth and your baby knows how to be born. Childbirth preparation gives you the knowledge and tools to make your birthing decisions so that you can have your best birth experience.
Begins Tuesday February 21st and meets for 4 weeks
7:00pm - 9:30pm
@ Belly Pilates, 100 Chetwynd Drive #103, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010