Class Outline
Class One: Getting to Know You

· Introductions & registration
· Ten myths
· Your choices for providers
· Exercises & relaxation techniques

Class Two: Nutrition & Anatomy
· Nutrition with the Brewer diet
· Things to avoid
· Fetal development & prenatal testing
· Changes in the pregnant body
· Prematurity prevention
· Emotions

Class Three: First Stage Labor
· The 3 stages of labor
· Internal exams
· Timing contractions
· Labor coping techniques & positions
· Inductions

Class Four: Second & Third Stage Labor
· Definitions (including transition)
· Breathing & pushing techniques
· Perineal care
· Prolonged pushing prevention

Class Five: Writing a Birth Plan
· How to organize for hospital or home delivery
· Baby movement & kick count exercise
· The role of your partner
· Interventions
· Informed consent & Bill of rights

Class Six: Unexpected Events
· Cesarean birth
· Emergencies & complications
· Labor scenarios/stations
· Visual relaxation exercise

Class Seven: Newborn Care
· Immediate newborn procedures
· Jaundice
· How to calm baby
· How to diaper & swaddle your baby

Class Eight: Postpartum & Breastfeeding
· What to expect immediately after birth
· Breast feeding discussion
· Care for mom & baby
· Postpartum depression
WESTSIDE BIRTH CONNECTION
Candace McCollett