Lamaze Childbirth Series - 5 Weeks, Apr/May 2023

Five Week Series:

Thursday Evenings, 6:00 - 9:00pm at Rooted Counseling in Old Town Lansing

April 6th - Ma 11th (NO CLASS APRIL 27th !)

A small group, interactive Lamaze-based comprehensive childbirth class to build your confidence, educate you about your options, and to empower you to have the safest, most satisfying birth experience.  Your class will cover the following topics:

• Preparing for birth at the end of pregnancy, pre-labor signs
• Understanding Labor (Managing pain and minimizing fears, the stages and phases of labor, what is normal, and how to cope) 
• Comfort techniques (breathing, massage, hydrotherapy, relaxation, positioning, partner support), 
• Possible Interventions (Birth planning and thoughtful decision making, Self-advocacy, minimizing risks, pain management options, induction, monitoring),
• Understanding Cesarean (Reducing the risk, Family-Centered Cesarean, anesthesia, Breastfeeding and Recovery),
• Newborn Procedures and Early Days,
• Postpartum Recovery,
• Introduction to Breastfeeding,

...and more!

Includes a 70 page full-color comprehensive childbirth guide with access code to exclusive companion web app including: more than 50 videos, contraction timer, fetal movement counter, feeding & diaper tracker, printable PDF checklists for your birth plan and birth center/hospital packing list, web links to trusted pregnancy resources and more. Also includes access to online portal with curated resources provided by Abbie for additional education and information.

Per guidance from the Ingham County Health Department, masks will be optional but not required during the class.