Our
six evening classes cover our full complement of labour and birth
topics including:


Your
birth support team – The role of the Midwife, family Doctor, OB,
Registered Nurse and Doula

Stages
and Phases of Labour

Comfort
measures, including relaxation and massage techniques

Breath
awareness

All
options for pain management

Making
decisions and giving consent

Methods
of induction

Interventions
including IV’s, fetal heart monitors, instrumental deliveries,
inductions, and cesarean sections

Post-birth
procedures for babies

Post-birth
recovery for women

Resources
in Ottawa

Infant
feeding

 

Enrollments

Prenatal Class (6 evenings virtual class)

Established in 1974,
OCEA is a not-for-profit organization. We provide Prenatal Classes,
the Bringing Baby Home class, CPR and Infant Massage for families
expecting in Ottawa, Canada.

Our
philosophy is consistent with the International Childbirth
Education Association’s “Freedom of Choice Based on a Knowledge of
Alternatives”.
In
addition, OCEA follows The Six Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices.
Collectively, the OCEA teachers hold certifications and training
through Lamaze International, DONA, CAPPA, IAIM, La Leche League
and Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Child Passenger Safety
Association of Canada (CPSAC). Our instructors stay current by
attending yearly conferences, networking with local professionals,
and regularly attending births.

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