Group Class Topics
(Drop-in Class dates are noted in purple print. 

Tuesdays classes underlined, Wednesday classes in italics.)

DVDs on baby care and breastfeeding will be sent home on a rotating basis for home viewing.  Each class includes numerous handouts and other printed materials for home study / review and for use in labor and postpartum.


1. The Labor Basics Class:  September 7, October 6, November 2.
Abdominal Breathing, Anatomy, Stages of Labor, the Labor Chart. Film: Stages of Labor by Injoy
 

2. Relaxation &Transition Class: September 14, October 13, November 9.  Discovering the Effect of the Mind on the Body, Relaxation in Labor, Transition, The Take Charge Routine, The Six Needs of a Laboring Woman, Comfort Measures.  Film: Tried & True by Injoy
 

3. Medications & Birth Plans Class: September 21, October 20, November 16.   Medications in Labor and Delivery, Epidurals, The Cycle of Intervention, Making Informed Choices, Birth Plans. Film: segment on medications including placement of an epidural from Understanding Birth by Injoy.

4. Cesareans & Fetal Monitoring Class: September 28, October 27, November 30.   Cesarean Statistics, Indications for Cesarean, Fetal Monitoring and Fetal Distress, Step by step procedures, How to Have an Unnecessary Cesarean, Increasing your Chances of a Vaginal Delivery.  Films: Cesarean Births, Personal Stories and Cesarean segment from Understanding Birth.

5. Review, Coaching Practice & Pushing Class: September 1, October 5, November 3, December 7.  Film: Labor Review from Works of Wonder, Back Labor, The Six Ways to Progress in Labor,  Labor Coaching Rehearsal, Labor Talk, Pushing. Bring pillows to this class.

6.Coaching & Postpartum Class: September 8, October 12, November 10, December 14.  Labor Coaching Practice, Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Soothing Techniques, Last Minute Reminders. Film: The Happiest Baby on the Block.  Bring pillows to this class.