A Lamaze-based comprehensive childbirth class tailored to your unique needs, and covering the following topics:
  Pregnancy
Fetal Development
Anatomy
Labor and delivery terms
Nutrition
Warning Signs
Preterm Labor
  Labor
Labor Pain
Signs Labor is Near
Stages of Labor
  Comfort Techniques
Labor Support Team
Breathing/Relaxation
Massage
Visualization/Focal Points
Hydrotherapy
Labor/Pushing Positions
Back Labor/Long Labor
Providing Support
  Possible Medical Procedures and Interventions
Birth Plans & Decision Making
Induction & Augmentation of Labor
Monitoring
Pain Medication
2nd Stage Interventions
  Cesarean
Reasons for Cesareans
Anesthesia
Surgical Procedure
Risks
Reducing the Cesarean Risk
Family-Centered Cesareans
Breastfeeding & Recovery
  Newborn Basics
Appearance
Skin-to-Skin Contact
Immediate Medical Procedures
First Feeding
Rooming-In
Other Newborn Hospital Procedures
Senses
Crying 
SIDS
  Postpartum
Physical Recovery
Warning Signs
Emotions
Support & Healthy Habits
Intro to Breastfeeding
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Class Scheduling Options:
Full day 9 hour class on Saturday
Two 4.5 hours classes on Sat/Sun
Two concurrent 4.5 hour Saturday classes
Weekend Series:  3 hr Friday Evening and 6 hr Saturday class
4 Week 2:15 hour weeknight class series
3 week  3 hour weeknight class series
 
I seek to accommodate your unique schedule. Please contact me if there is another option that better suits your needs!