Preparing for Birth Center Birth
New Parents & Refresher
Birth Center Class Content
- Why natural birth works
- Mini anatomy and physiology lesson
- Pelvis & baby
- Relaxation & Positive Thinking
- Signs of Labor/What to expect
- Braxton Hicks, 4 Ps
- Effacement/dilation/timing
- What to expect at your birth
- Penny Simkins road to labor
- Positions for labor and birthing
- Balls, rebozo, breathing
- What to bring to your birth
- What’s different about Out of Hospital vs. Hospital
- External Monitoring, AROM, Pitocin, Epidural, IV, Tens, Nitrous
- Signs of an emergency
- What to expect postpartum
- Early introduction to breastfeeding
- 3 Birth Videos
Birth Center Class Specifics
- 8-hours of childbirth education specifically addressing out of hospital birth
- 3-hour refresher version available for second time moms
- Offered as a 4-part series or single day class (check the schedule for details)
- Required for Birth Center clients