Childbirth Education for Planned Home Births
Our childbirth education courses are evidence based, informational and fun! While the foundation of our classes is Lamaze, these classes are so much more than breathing techniques!
Topics covered in the homebirth class include:
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How to identify labor has begun, labor stages and what to do at home during each stage
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Practice hands-on techniques for coping with contractions for mom and partners
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Importance of continuous labor support
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Positions for labor and delivery
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Newborn procedures, normalities, transition
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Postpartum life with baby, expectations and support
Topics NOT covered include:
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In depth anatomy and physiology of labor and birth
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Medical interventions
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Hospital routines/policies
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In depth breastfeeding
All classes in Warwick, NY from 5:30-8:30pm.
Some weekend dates may be available, as well – please contact Krista for other date options.
