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
Do you feel like you can’t keep up with the latest nutrition news because it’s always changing? While it’s true that what is known about nutrition and diet is evolving, there are some nutrition basics that can help you sort through the latest research and advice. Nutrition basics come down to eating a variety of […]
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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