Pregnancy and Birth – 7 Week Thursday Series

Ticket includes partner.

This 7-week childbirth preparation, which also includes preparing for postpartum, infant care and breastfeeding education, meets for seven consecutive weeks. This class will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth and beyond. In addition, this class provides a safe forum to ask questions and help you make informed decisions about key issues surrounding your baby’s birth.

Weeks 1-5 will include topics such as:

• Healthy developments in your pregnancy
• Stages of labor
• Warning signs
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Comfort measures
• Role of the support person and labor support
• Birth planning
• How to tell when you are in labor
• Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures
• How a birth doula can help
• Cesarean birth

Week 6: During the Newborn Care segment, newborn appearances and behavior, daily care of the newborn, signs of illness, and when to call the doctor. Additionally, we’ll cover tummy time, comfort and soothing techniques, how to keep your baby safe, newborn screenings and vaccinations.

Week 7: You will learn breastfeeding benefits and techniques, the physiology of making milk, positioning and latch, how to know baby is getting enough milk, keeping up your milk supply, where to go for help, and learn about our lactation consultants and breastfeeding forums. Pump rentals and a visit to our Lactation Connection resource center are included in this class.

Please note: This class also includes a Baby and Family Suites Tour.

Our certified instructors will offer you support and guidance via education in a unique way that will meet your individual needs.

We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method, and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth.
To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.

If this class is sold out and you need to take a class please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.