^Childbirth Class: This course is a private childbirth intensive for expectant couples who need information fast- a 3 class intensive, packed with highlighted important information you need to know before labor.

Mothers who are in their 3rd trimester and getting worried about not taking childbirth classes will be able to quickly prepare. Using the same hands on, personal training, parents are able to quickly learn key points regarding labor and childbirth. Fear is cause of most anxiety in pregnant mothers and with this knowledge you are able to calmly prepare and look forward with anticipation to this incredible experience.

This intensive may also be used as a refresher course for mothers who have already had a baby.

Following is a course overview:

• First and Second Stage Labor -- What to expect, handling pain, controlling fear, contractions, effective positioning, pushing, breathing techniques, when to go to the hospital and more!
• Medications, Relaxation, Complications and Procedures -- labor drug descriptions and explanations, effective relaxation techniques, interpreting labor complications should one arise and how to handle it, common routine procedures explained.
• Postpartum and Labor Practice -- postpartum care and expectations, newborn care, 1st six weeks, practicing for real labor using labor rehearsals and more.

Summary:
3 classes of private instruction and personal training
Includes workbook, informational sheets and labor recording charts
Coach training, Basic Labor Massage Training, and Relaxation Training
Private, Personal, One on One training
Cost -- $329

A one time intensive for clients who do not have time for even three classes may be customized for just labor and birth preparation for $195. This usually takes a couple of hours and can be done in an evening or afternoon.

^Lactation Education: Breastfeeding can be a challenging undertaking but with gentle reassurance and some helpful tips and advice most mothers are well on their way to successful breastfeeding. Highly recommended for first time breastfeeding mothers! This class can be catered to fit your needs whether that be in home assistance immediately after birth or weeks after birth.

Summary:
private consultation, instruction and training.
Breastfeeding information and resource book
Private, Personal, One on One care and assistance
Cost -- $169

^Prenatal Nutrition and Exercise Class: This prenatal program is most beneficial to mothers in their first trimester of pregnancy. Maintaining proper exercise and diet throughout your entire pregnancy allows you to enjoy the benefits and see results in the later months of pregnancy. However, it is not too late to start on a healthy prenatal nutrition and exercise program. No matter how far along you are, it is vital that you consume the right amounts of nutrients so your baby can develop and grow as intended.

Proper prenatal nutrition and exercise are vital during pregnancy yet many times these important foundations for building a healthy pregnancy are overlooked. Many times poor diet and lack of exercise cause women to suffer negative consequences like excessive weight gain, lack of energy, depression and various pregnancy complications and sickness. It is possible to have a healthy vibrant pregnancy that dramatically benefits you and your baby! This program will enable you to implement a positive nutrition and exercise program giving you the tools, encouragement, and knowledge to enjoy a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Course Points:

• What is proper prenatal nutrition?
• How much weight should I gain? Achieve healthy weight gain.
• Discover what foods help your baby grow and develop properly. For the prevention of birth defects it is vital to consume certain nutrients, such as Folic Acid.
• Learn how to reduce common pregnancy discomforts such as leg cramps, constipation and insomnia through proper nutrition.
• Be proactive in reducing and preventing pregnancy complications such as pre-term labor, anemia, yeast infections, low blood volume and toxemia by focusing on and consuming a healthy prenatal diet.
• Learn about prenatal vitamins and supplements. What is the difference? What should I look for in a prenatal vitamin? What iron supplements are most effective? ….and much more!
• What is safe, effective prenatal exercise?
• What are the best exercises for pregnancy and what are those exercises I should avoid?
• Special prenatal exercises that tone and condition the muscles used in birth?
• Recognizing danger signals

Summary:
3 to 4 hours of private instruction and training.
Prenatal Nutrition & Exercise Program Workbook.
Nutrition and exercise charts. These will be used to allow you to see your food and fluid intake as well as keep track of your protein intake. Prenatal vitamins may also be recorded to insure that you are taking them on a daily basis.
Private, Personal, One on One training
Cost -- $229

^Birth Plan Consultation: Clear, effective communication between you and your health care providers is an important step to insuring that your prenatal and birthing care meet your expectations. By developing a written birth plan, you are able to clearly state your wishes to your health care provider. They, in turn, are able to clearly understand the type of care you are requesting. Many health care providers are happy to help their patients plan for and achieve the type of birth they so desire.

Presentation is of key importance. A quickly scripted, illogical outline written on a scratch sheet of paper will not be well respected and get the needed attention a birth plan needs. A ten page dissertation on your views of childbirth will not be well received either. A thought out plan-- put together in logical progression and in a presentable, attractive format will get the attention and respect from your medical staff that you so desire. Birth Plan consultations may be scheduled for help in writing birth plans or review of written birth plans.

Consultation Overview:

• Highly effective solutions for creating a workable, professional looking and sounding birth plan.
• Review of clients written birth plan to check for correct usage of wording. Medical terms used in childbirth will be evaluated for correct usage in sentences and paragraphs.
• Wording that promotes "Win-Win", positive, workable attitudes.
• Coherent order of events.
• Proofreading.
• Sentence structure and grammatical correctness.
• Professional layout and presentation.

Summary:
Consultation for written birth plan may be done via email.
Cost -- $39

Out of area clients wishing to submit birth plans may do so via email or regular mail. All birth plans will be re-worked in Word or Publisher or Power Point document format and will be emailed back.

 

Course outline entirety is not listed online to protect the integrity and security of this course. Classes available in area. Notebooks may be purchased for out of area clients. If you would like further information on this specific program email at classinfo@birthdynamics.com.