We offer all core classes in a private setting to accommodate your schedule, or we are happy to customize our curriculum to meet your individual education needs. We offer 1 to 2 hour private consultations anytime throughout pregnancy to answer questions and help you strategize. If you're looking for a private birthing class in the third trimester (to really prepare for labor and delivery), we recommend a minimum of one, 3-hour private class.
Here is a very basic outline of the main topics you can choose from when designing a private class. If there are topics you are more or less interested in exploring, please let us know.
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Anatomy and Physiology of Labor and Delivery
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Partner Responsibilities
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Water Breaking
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Timing Contractions
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When to Go to the Hospital
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Unmedicated Pain Coping Strategies
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Breathing Practice
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Positions
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Massage + Comforting Touch
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Aromatherapy, Visualizations, Acupressure, Etc.
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Navigating Medical Interventions
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IV Fluids
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External Monitoring
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Cervical Exams
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Medicated Pain Coping Strategies
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Epidural Medication
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Nitrous Oxide
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Second Stage Labor / Pushing + Delivery
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Directed Pushing
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Vacuum / Forceps
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Tearing
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Labor Induction
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Cesarean Birth
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Immediate Postpartum Adjustments
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Immediate Newborn Adjustments
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Postpartum Mood + Anxiety Disorders
- Lactation