With so much information, books, and advice at your disposal, learning about labor and postpartum can feel overwhelming. In this 6-week class you can skip the google searches and learn an objective and evidence-based approach to birth and postpartum. No matter what your birth and postpartum goals, this class will present all of your options and equip with you the wisdom you need to feel in control of your birth and feel confident in postpartum. Join a group of expectant parents in a fun and engaging environment as we prepare for empowered births and calm postpartum experiences.

This 6-week course will cover topics in 3 categories.

Topics include:

Week 1/2 Your Body Knows Best 

- Discussing misconceptions about birth 

- What to expect at each stage of labor 

- Birth anatomy 

- The advantages of birth hormones 

- How labor starts and when to leave for the hospital 

Week 3/4 There is Power in Pain 

- Natural comfort measures for active labor 

- How to involve your partner 

- Your options for pain relief 

- Common medical interventions 

- Advocating for yourself in labor 

- Labor positions 

Week 5/6 Nurture Yourself and Your Baby 

- Preparing for a peaceful postpartum 

- Postpartum healing and recovery 

- Basics of breastfeeding 

- Newborn care and newborn behaviors 

- Embracing parenthood and your new normal