MATTERS OF BIRTH:
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
weekend crams sessions available
I’ve put together a fun and fulfilling session for those that have not had a chance to join a longer series. These classes are provided on an as-needed basis. Please reach out for additional details and to schedule your session so that you and your partner are prepared for the most empowering, safest and healthiest birth possible.
Questions? Email me megan@daintydoula.com
5 week course outline
Week 1 - The Basics
- What are the matters of birth?
- Anatomy and Physiology of birth
- what is normal birth?
- hormones of birth
- stages of labor
- role and purpose of labor
- addressing fears
Week 2 - comfort and support
- Collaborative Decision Making
- Importance of provider and place of birth
- coping techniques
- sexuality
- comfort for any stage
- continuous labor support
Week 3 - Push for your baby
- positions for pushing
- the role of your support team
- hormonal response to second stage
- optimal cord care
- keep motherbaby together
- the golden hour
Week 4 - Interventions and options
- Medical interventions and their influence on normal birth
- Cascade of Interventions
- Cesarean and VBAC
- Supporting the hormones of birth
- hands on comfort techniques
Week 5 - WELCOMING BABY & NEW ROLE
- Newborn appearance
- The first meeting
- Common newborn procedures
- Skin-to-skin and the habitat
- breastfeeding and hunger cues
- postpartum changes
- postpartum sexuality
“If you and your partner are looking for a course that will help you feel informed about the labor & birth experience and empowered in your journey as expectant parent(s), this is it! Megan will introduce a variety of topics that will help both mom and her partner understand what to expect along the way, how to make informed choices about whatever may come up, and feel confident in the role you each play in bringing baby into the world. This course was a great bonding experience for us and we feel so much more prepared for what’s ahead after taking it together!”
- Ashley & TJ, first-time expectant parents
Educational Options
Group classes
5 WEEK SERIESOCTOBER 21-NOVEMBER 18TH
- 10 hours of group childbirth education
- lamaze healthy birth practices
- the hormones of healthy birth
- birth preference sample form
- comfort techniques for labor and birth
- email support
- appropriate referrals when necessary
Individual class
a personalized childbirth course in your home- 6 hours of individual childbirth education
- Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices
- The hormones of healthy birth
- Birth preference planning
- comfort techniques for labor and birth
- Access to lending library
- Email support
- Appropriate referrals when necessary
Comfort Techniques for Labor
just the comfort!- 2 hour Comfort Techniques for Labor Educational Session
- Email support
- Access to lending library of books
- Appropriate referrals when necessary