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Class One: Getting to Know You
Class Two: Nutrition & Anatomy
- Nutrition with the Brewer diet
- Fetal development & prenatal testing
- Prematurity prevention
- Breathing & massage techniques
Class Three: First Stage Labor
- The 3 stages & phases of labor
- Signs of labor & emotions
- Timing contractions (vs. Braxton Hicks)
- Labor coping techniques & positions
- Induction of labor
Class Four: Second & Third Stage Labor
- Breathing & pushing techniques
- Perineal care & tearing prevention
- Prolonged pushing prevention
- Placental management
Class Five: Writing a Birth Plan
- How to organize for hospital or home delivery
- The role of your labor partner
- Labor practice stations
- Interventions & informed consent
- How to write an effective birth plan
Class Six: Unexpected Events
- Cesarean birth
- Emergencies & complications
- Labor scenarios
- Visual relaxation exercise
Class Seven: Newborn Care
- Newborn tests and procedures
- Jaundice
- How to calm a fussy 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 depressionClass One: Getting to Know You
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