Childbirth Education and Preparation

Childbirth education is an important step in preparing for the arrival of your little one. Every couple should have knowledge of common labor interventions, possible complications and comfort measures. With private classes you can also take the time to explore other birthing issues in depth with an experienced doula.

Childbirth preparation classes are two-hour meetings at which we cover a variety of topics, personalized for your needs. Meetings are held in the privacy of your home. A minimum of two meetings is usually required to cover basic preparation. We will cover basics of childbirth and thoroughly discuss topics of interest to the family.

Basic preparation includes anatomy of labor, informed consent, common hospital procedures, when and how to avoid unnecessary intervention, positions for labor, tried and true comfort measures, common complications and medications.

Personalized classes are perfect for couples that want to learn about specific topics, are on bedrest, or just can’t make the weekday classes. They are ideal for experienced parents looking for a refresher or for preparing a partner or friend to be labor support . Classes are also available for couples in early pregnancy who are interested in learning more about home birth.

A list of possible childbirth education topics can be seen here.