Class Overview

Anatomy and Physiology of Birth

Lamaze Six Care Practices
Imagining your birth
Preparing mentally for the journey ahead
Stages of Labour
Understanding the “timeline” of Labor
Signs of labour
What is a “normal” labour
Physical and emotional changes in labour
What happens if things don’t go as planned
Preparing the birth environment (Room)
Water birth
Warning signs – when you should call your midwife/caregiver

Hands on Comfort Measures

What causes discomfort?
What brings you comfort?
Reframing pain
Tools for labour – Touch – Breathing – Vocalizing – Music – Lighting – Heat Packs – TENS – Rebozo – Birth Ball
Early Labour – comfort and progress
Active Labour – comfort and progress
Upright Positions
Restful Positions
Variations of labour – back labour – slow or stalled labour
Precipitous or fast labour
Second Stage
Pushing
Signs of “readiness” to push
Spontaneous vs. coached pushing
Avoiding perineal tears

Postpartum Experience and Baby

Delayed cord clamping
Physical – The birther
Taking care of yourself, comforts
Emotions – baby blues – postpartum depression
Placenta encapsulation? What is that?
Postpartum partner
Communication
Realistic expectations
Physical Baby
Preparing for the early weeks
Diapers
Skin care
Equipment – crib, bassinet, strollers, change tables,
Fluff or Necessary

Nursing and Babywearing

Nursing basics
Skin to skin
Baby lead latch
Out put – Normal Nappies
Is baby getting enough
Equipment
Baby Wearing – Hands on
Safety
Evaluating carriers
Slings, Mei Teis, Buckle Carriers, Wraps

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