|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
Maternity > Prenatal Education Curriculum |
|
|
|
|
|
Labor of Love Curriculum
Session 1:
Introduction, Communication, Exercise & Pregnancy Tips
Introduction
Communicate, Communicate
Comfort-Tips During Pregnancy
Exercise During Pregnancy
Kegel Exercises: Strengthening the Pelvic Floor
How Long Will Labor Last?
The Four P's of Labor
Practice Period
Session 2:
Stages of Labor; Relaxation Techniques, Breathing Techniques
Relaxation
Active Relaxation: What it is and How is it Used?
Normal Variations in Labor
True Versus False Labor
The Stages of Labor: Overview and Video
Early Labor: Relaxation and Slow Paced Breathing
Pain is Purposeful
Progressive Relaxation Exercises
Visual Imagery and Breathing for Labor
Session 3:
Active Labor, Transition, Pushing and Epidurals
Active Labor
Pain Management: Intravenous Medications and Epidurals
The Period of Transition
Combining Breathing and Relaxation
It's Time to Push
Breathing for Pushing
Practice Period
Tour of Labor Unit
Session 4:
Cesarean Section, Newborn Appearance and Newborn Care
Complications That May Occur
"The Miracle of Life" Video
Cesarean Section's: When Are They Necessary?
The Postpartum Period: Caring for Yourself and Your Baby
Postpartum Depression
Newborn Care
Evaluation
Session 5:
Transition to Parenthood, with Dr. Diana Barnes
This two-hour class focuses on the emotional and psychological issues that arise during the first year after delivery.
What can I really expect to feel during the first year after my baby is born? Dispelling the myths. What can I expect from each other? Looking at the marital relationship and how it changes after the birth of a baby. Making a plan to take care of yourself. Building your support systems and helping the new Mom and Dad get their needs met. What is this thing called Postpartum Depression? How do I know if I have it or I'm at risk? Discussion of the physiological, psychological and environmental circumstances which predispose a woman to this type of depression.
Session 6:
Child and Infant Safety
This class will cover 1 and 2 man rescuer. Child and infant CPR with rescue breathing and choking procedures as well as automated external defibrillator. At the end of each class, participants will receive an Child/Infant CPR participation card from the American Heart Association.
Session 7:
Breastfeeding
Lactation Services
Risks of not breastfeeding
Anatomy and Physiology of the breast
Latch-on and positioning
Milk Supply
How to tell if baby is getting enough
Common breastfeeding concerns
Nutrition during lactation
Breast Pumps and equipment
Collecting and storing breast milk
Going back to work and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding resources
For a copy of the class schedule, please click here.
For a copy of the class curriculum, please click here.
To schedule your childbirth education, call (661) 253-8607 or Click here for a registration form.
< Previous | Next >
|
|
|
23845 McBean Parkway