Whether you're delivering your first child or fifth, childbirth classes can help you prepare to meet the challenges of labor and delivery. Consider the opportunities:
Learn things you never knew about labor, delivery and postpartum care. You'll find out how to identify the signs of labor and what happens to your body as your baby makes his or her way into the world.
Address your fears. During childbirth classes, you'll have the chance to talk about your fears with other women who probably share the same concerns. The instructor can dispel myths and help put your mind at ease.
Connect with your partner or labor coach. Childbirth classes offer your partner or labor coach the chance to understand childbirth, too — as well as how to support you during labor.
Discuss options for handling pain. You'll practice various methods for coping with contractions, such as breathing techniques, relaxation and visualization. Most classes also cover the pros and cons of common medications, such as narcotic analgesics and epidural blocks.
Get the basics on medical interventions and possible complications. Find out how routine interventions can influence the course of labor.
Check out the facility. You might tour the facility where you'll give birth and find out about its policies and resources.
Brush up on newborn care. In addition to labor and delivery, you'll likely get a primer on newborns. Common topics include choosing a pediatrician, breast-feeding, diapering and bathing.
Create a social network. Meet other pregnant women and listen to their experiences.
Group Classes
A group class offers the opportunity to meet peers who are also on the journey to birth and parenthood. Oshun Doula Services offers an intimate and comfortable class setting with classes with three to four couples.
Private Classes
A private class offers the opportunity to learn one-on-one with myself, you and your partner, uninterrupted in the comfort of your own home . These classes can be booked at anytime.
The best way to get all the information you are craving about all things pregnancy and birth. Join in the class and get all those pesky questions that seem to pop into your head at 3 am, answered. This six week course is filled with helpful education, comfort techniques, learning activities, and a teacher who is always happy to help, support, teach, encourage, and answer any and all questions. In this class
I will cover -
Pregnancy spanning from anatomy to emotions and everything in between
Relaxation including guided relaxation, breathing, and comfort measures
Labor… the physiological process, variations, interventions, and cesarean births
Pain management … discussions of all your options, see relaxation above! as well you options for pain medications
Newborn… we cover the basics of the newborn's needs and the adjustment to being outside the womb
Breastfeeding basics
The 4th Trimester (Postpartum)
If you are too close to your estimated due date, or absolutely can’t fit our six week class in, I have you covered with this weekend intensive. I have made a two day class to boost your confidence and help answer the questions you have regarding labor and birth. This course will provide you with great information in a fun and comfortable learning environment.
In this class I will cover -
Labor-the physiological process, variations, interventions, and cesarean births
Relaxation- including guided relaxation, breathing, and comfort measures
Pain management- discussions of all your options, see relaxation above! as well you options for pain medications
Newborn-we cover the basics of the newborns needs and the adjustment to being outside the womb
This is a wonderful option if need be, but I strongly suggest taking the six week course.
Had a baby but it’s been a little while? Is this your second baby and you want to brush up on that knowledge? Join us and refresh your mind of all the good birth information you need and boost your confidence. I will provide you with a refresher of all the basics, up to date evidence based information, and a place to ask questions and get resources.
Now mama, you’ve taken care of your sweet baby, it’s time to take care of YOU! This postpartum class will help you prepare for the fourth trimester (the three to four months of recovery after baby arrives). I’ll help you prepare to care for yourself as you care for your baby. We’ll talk about recovery, breastfeeding, changing hormones, a changing body, emotions, postpartum sex, and so much more. I’ll answer your questions and help you learn to take care of yourself as well as baby. Remember, mama (and dad!) you have to be healthy and happy to be able to be the best you can be for the sweet new baby!