It's NOT Your Ma's Lamaze!!
PRIVATE BIRTH PREPARATION
Most hospital based Childbirth Classes focus on hospital procedures and often don't cover enough of what
couple's are really looking for in a Birthing Class. Whether you want a normal birth experience with few interventions or
you are plannning on something more, you cannot make informed decisions without education and information. My goal is to provide
you with evidence based information so that you have a happy and positive birth experience!
My private class is held at our mutual convenience in your home for a personal and private experience.
After an initial phone consultation we can schedule your first class. I cover all the information you get in traditional childbirth
classes in two sessions with each session lasting about two hours.
Topics covered include:
- Anatomy and physiology of the pregnant body at term
- Signs of labor; contractions and what to expect
- Stages of labor and what to expect at home and in the birth environment
- Options for pain relief
- Hands on comfort measures techniques that can be used from pregnancy throughout labor and into the postpartum
period (special focus on massage techniques)
- Labor support techniques for your partner
- Medical Interventions: what are the standard interventions and ways to avoid unnecessary interventions
- Cesearen birth
- Postpartum care, what to expect
Already had a baby and you only want a refresher? You can pick and choose from the topics to tailor your own
class!
Whether you have a very busy schedule or had a negative birth experience in the past and want help, I will
work with you to achieve your personal goals. Please call 410-916-9450 to discuss your options.
