EMPOWERED BIRTH CHOICES CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS

Register for the Entire Series of 4 Sessions, or Individual Sessions.

IF YOU ARE DUE IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER, THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!

Pregnant women 30-36 weeks of pregnancy and their birth partner (father of baby, friend, doula, or family members who can attend at no additional charge).

This course will be taught by a Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, and Certified Postpartum Doula with Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance's Community Doula Program. There will also be a presentation by our Fatherhood Program Coordinator, Mr. TeDese Ross. at session #4 just for dads-to-be.

This is a 4-week series of classes that meets from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm PST on Zoom. The course is designed to be taken as a series, and for best results, we recommend that you enroll in the complete series . However, you can also register for one class at a time. Please register for all sessions or single sessions in advance.

Understanding the birth process; anatomy and physiology of childbirth including when to go to the birthing place or call the midwife will be discussed. We will also discuss common discomforts of pregnancy and ways to cope.

Coping with labor and delivery, breathing techniques, comfort measures for labor, and partner support methods will be demonstrated and practiced. This class is focused on the dad/partner's role in providing advocacy and comfort measures during labor. (Any family or friends attending the birth are welcome to attend this session at no additional charge).

Understanding your options for childbirth including pain Medic*tion options and medical interventions benefits and risks. We will also discuss the prevention of cesarean section and vaginal birth after a prior cesarean, creating a birth plan, and tips on communicating with medical professionals, and your rights and responsibilities as a birthing person.

In this class, you will learn what to expect in the postpartum period, including physical and emotional recovery from childbirth. Also discussed are baby care basics such as diapering, bathing, swaddling and soothing techniques and making informed choices for your baby's medical care such as immunization and circumcision. Also, breastfeeding basics will be discussed such as positions for feeding your baby, and dealing with common problems such as sore nipples and low milk supply and returning to work or school as a breastfeeding mom, and how fathers can help in baby care and mother's recovery. Mr. TeDese Ross, our fatherhood program coordinator, will also give a presentation on the father's role in caring for the new mother and baby.

Your Instructor:

Happy Mama Healthy Baby Doula & Certified Childbirth Educator

Event Venue

Online