The five week course will allow for a more in-depth discussion of the topics. We will have more hands on activities and flexibility of topics covered in detail.
Week one
Coping in late pregnancy
Healthy living in pregnancy- nutrition, exercise, relaxation
Overview of normal labor and birth
Preterm labor and other concerns
Week two
First stage of labor
Early and active labor comfort measures
Creating a support team/doulas
Second and third stage of labor
Pushing positions/techniques
Normal postpartum experience for mom/baby
Week three
Communicating with caregiver
Birth planning
Variations of normal labour and medical interventions
Due date just around the corner? The one-day course is great for parents who do not have time to attend a five week session, or 2nd time parents wanting a refresher. It will cover all the same topics but with a little less opportunity for hand-on activities.
This 3.5hr class will explore the realities of bringing home a newborn and what parenting will be like during the first 3 months. Topics include: Emotions, Sleep, Safety, Newborn care, Balancing workload, Relationship changes, Building a social network, and coffee chat with a new family--hear about a new family's real experience with having a baby.