With this moderate weather our champion-sired bulldog stud, Maximus has been having a blast. Like all bulldogs, Max prefers not-to-hot and not-to-cold weather, so after an evening by the fire in the living room, he welcomes a chance to stretch his legs in the warm (but not hot) afternoons. I welcome the chance to keep […]
Childbirth Class Week Four
Week Four Childbirth Class – Postpartum Health, Expectations, and Breastfeeding Comfort Postpartum Sexuality and Family Relationships **Exercise – Beliefs Quiz for Each Person **Video of Breastfeeding Latch with Mothers Breastfeeding ~Guest Father Speaker with Dads Relaxation Practice: Visualization/Guided Imagery Birth Plan/Birth Options **Handout – Birth Plan Options, each person highlights important portions to them **Video […]
Childbirth Class Outline Week Three
Week Three Childbirth Class – Unexpected Labor Challenges, Common Interventions in Oklahoma area hospitals, and Relaxation Techniques Discussion of Interventions and Childbirth Choices Introduction Exercise – Terminology and Definitions Matching Game Inductions EFM Epidural Other Drug Options Relaxation: Massage Demonstration IV’s – 5 minutes Episiotomy *Demonstration – Cloth Fabric Cesarean Birth/VBAC discussion Unexpected Outcomes/Cascade of […]
Childbirth Class Two Outline – Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Week Two Childbirth Class – Pregnancy Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Normal Labor Progression, and Commonly Helpful Comfort Measures Opening Icebreaker – Nutrition Crossword Puzzle Nutrition During Pregnancy ** Handouts – Nutrition, Eating for Two Sneaky Ways to Add Protein Keeping Track Bradley Worksheets (or Article Printout) **Video – Healthy Journey Nutrition Portion ~Exercise – Have […]
Learning Pregnancy Basics and Comfort in Childbirth Class
Week One Class Outline – Pregnancy Exercises, Comfort Positions During Pregnancy, Basic Pregnancy Anatomy and Pregnancy Affirmations Introduction and Class Overview Alphabet Icebreaker Exercise During Pregnancy Basic Exercises During Pregnancy Fun and Fast – 5 minute activity – Stretching series Positioning During Pregnancy Handout – Optimal Fetal Positioning Other Pregnancy Changes Video Healthy Journey – […]
What Will I Learn in Childbirth Preparation Class?
Many students wonder what they will learn during a childbirth class series. Here is a copy of the four-week class series outline so you can see all of the subjects covered by the lessons. You’ll see a wide mix of discussion, hands-on activities, videos and practice time making it easy for any learning style to […]
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