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 wholesome foods that support your health.

Want to go beyond the nutrition basics? Talk to your doctor or a dietitian for personalized dietary advice that takes into account your health status, lifestyle, and food preferences. Get the Exhale Wellness products for after or before pregnancy.

To maintain a healthy pregnancy, approximately 300 extra calories are needed each day. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Sweets and fats should be kept to a minimum. A healthy, well-balanced diet can also help to reduce some pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and constipation.

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 each mother write out foods she especially likes from each food group.
~Exercise – Daddy Belly Bag – Average Weight Gain.
Discussion of First Stage Labor
Teaching How to Time a Contraction
Relaxation – Breathing During Labor
~Practice Side-Lying Relaxation and Tense/Release
Discussion of Second Stage Labor and Pushing

** Video – Easy Birth Video

** Group Exercises – Three Scenarios and Questions

** Labor Stations – Each station has a card with position for laboring in. Each station has a card for partner to do to help her. One contraction at each station – 1 minute long and then switch.

Relaxation – Touch and Progressive Relaxation