NEXT 2 sets of CLASSES: will be starting in the middle of March 2010 7pm - 9:00pm For 4 weeks. In White Rock B.C.

I offer a 4 week course. You and your partner will get a structured but informal class format that teaches about the physical and emotional aspects of birth. You’ll learn advanced breathing techniques and deep relaxation techniques so that you can give birth in peace and with less pain.

Here are just some of the things you’ll learn.

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  . You will experience birthing in an atmosphere of calm relaxation, free of the fear that prevents the muscles of your body from functioning as nature intended them to. In this calm state, your body's natural relaxant, endorphins, replaces the stress hormones that constrict and cause pain.

• Breathing techniques that actually help the birth, rather than make it harder (And it’s not the panting that most people think they have to do. Think about it - why would anyone want to hyperventilate during labour??)

• How to dramatically reduce your risk of tearing during birth with this simple massage technique

• When it’s right to stand your ground with the medical staff...what questions to ask...and when it’s time to let them take charge

• How to release any fears you might have about childbirth... regardless of where they come from

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Course Outline:

Class 1: Introduction to Peaceful Birth

 

• What you can expect (and not expect) physically, emotionally, and physiologically, before, during, and after your birth
• You will learn a variety of coping and relaxation practices to help you discover which ones will work best for you during your birth
• You will learn comfort measures and that will be helpful during pregnancy and labor

It is my hope that you will leave my classes feeling prepared and excited about the many joys and challenges that lie ahead.

•  Educating with practical, useful information and interactive discussions.

  • Pregnancy Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Mind/Body Connection
  • Demonstration of relaxation techniques
  • How Fear Affects Comfort and Length of Labor
  • Fear Clearing for Childbirth
  • Staying Healthy and Low Risk
  • Natural Comfort Measures for Pregnancy

Class 2: Your Options in Birthing

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  • The Importance of Making Excellent Birthing Decisions
  • Detailed Childbirth Choices
  • Risks, Benefits and Alternatives for Common Procedures;
  • Creating the Birth Plan of your Dreams
  • Prenatal Exercises for Birth
  • Birth Partner Assistance
  • Practicing  relaxation and breathing techniques 

Class 3: The Onset of Labor

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  • Preparing for your Birthing Day
  • Signs of Birthing Beginning
  • True vs. “False” Labor
  • How to Time Your contractions
  • When to go to the Birth Place
  • Using breathing techniques for Comfort During Internal Exams
  • Dilation, Effacement, Position and Station of Baby
  • The Beautiful Progress of Labor, Including Fast , Average and Slow or Stalled Labor
  • Artificial Induction and Natural Induction Techniques
  • Creating a Safe and Serene Birthing Environment
  • Optimum Fetal Positioning
  •  deep relaxation, breathing and coping techniques practice

Class 4: Birth Partners

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  • Birth Partners Training: Your Role During Pregnancy and Birthing Reviewed
  • Physical Comfort Techniques
  • Late First Stage Labor and Transition
  • Trusting in Your Body, Your Mind and your Baby
  • Protecting the birthing-Mom!
  • Effective Positions for Birthing
  • Benefits and Use of the Birth Ball
  •  Post-Partum Choices
  • Avoiding a Cesarean Section
  • Practice: Using your deep relaxation and coping Techniques in The Moment!
  • Birthing Your Baby and Beyond

• • “Visualize Your Birth”   
  •  In-depth Birthing Rehearsal using all relaxation and breathing techniques
  • A Good Start with Breastfeeding, Latching, Non-Schedules, BF Resources.
  • The circumcision decision
  • The first few days after the birth

• NEXT CLASS: Starts Sept, 2009
  (Monday's 7pm - 9:00pm) Sign-Up

  Cost: $270 per couple (Tax included)
  Private sessions available.