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
Week three
Second and third stage of labor
Pushing positions/techniques
Comfort measures
Normal postpartum experience for mom/baby
Communicating with caregiver
Birth planning
Week four
Variations of normal labour and medical interventions
Comfort measures for challenging birth
Medications in labor
Cesarean section
Strategies for minimizing interventions
Week five
Postpartum adjustment
Basic baby care
Normal newborn behaviors and abilities
Breastfeeding
Newborn and new parent guest appearance
One-Day Class
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.
Car Seat Inspection
"Car seat inspection and installation assessment done by certified inspector- free with registration.
If not attending prenatal classes with Tiny Blessings Prenatal, a fee of $20/car seat applies.