Intro to Labor + Delivery
Part One of Birthsmarter's unique Childbirth Education curriculum. Or a 3.5 hour express class for folks looking for a refresher.
The price includes two people
A 3.5 hour express version of Birthsmarter's unique curriculum. We incorporate the best elements of Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, and the Bradley Method, enabling you and your partner to think critically and improvise during high stakes moments.
What’s Covered
- Birthsmarter’s The Three Actions™ of Birth and Five Partner Responsibilities
- Oxytocin and The Positive Feedback Loop of Labor
- Cervical Changes + Cervical Exams: What’s important?
- How to #KeepItMoving Through Birth
- The Stages of Labor
- Timing Contractions
- The Water “Breaking”
- Pre-Labor Signs
- Getting to Your Birth Location
- Hospital Vocabulary + “Birth Planning”: Triage, Monitoring, Pitocin and Pain Management, and Labor Induction
What’s NOT Covered
- In-depth instruction / practice around breathing techniques, labor positions, affirmations, or comforting touch. For more here, check out Comfort + Coping.
- In-depth instruction / practice around pushing techniques and pelvic floor preparations for labor. For more here, check out Push Prep.
What’s Included
- 📓 A custom workbook
- 💡Access to Birthsmarter's curated pregnancy and parenting resources page
- 🔑 Exclusive partner perks and discounts
- 💬 Weekly office hours and access to Birthsmarter educators
- 💛 Unbiased, non-judgmental, presentation of options
- 🌈 Inclusive Language