How wonderful! You're having another baby! Our Childbirth Prep Refresher is an opportunity to revisit the labor and birth process from an experienced perspective.

Curriculum is shaped by the needs of the students, and is likely to include the following topics:

• stages of labor and how they might be different this time around
• comfort measures for labor such as breathing and relaxation
• revisiting previous birth experience to address things you would like to do the same or differently
• common labor protocols and medical interventions vs. “solutions”

There may also be an opportunity to discuss introducing your older child to his or her new sibling.

 

Class fee includes expectant person and a birth partner/support person.

 

The transition from pregnancy to parenthood can be magical, exciting, and difficult all at once. Though most of this journey will be guided by intuition and love, basic knowledge of your baby's needs will help ensure a smooth adjustment for both of you.

This class covers issues relevant to you and your newborn. Our small group size allows for demonstration and practice, as well as a pace conducive to discussion of individual needs.

Topics include:

• Sights and sounds of the healthy newborn
• Eating and sleeping patterns
• Baby essentials - what you really need
• Dressing - what and how
• Cord and circumcision care
• Diapering
• Bathing
• When to introduce a bottle and/or pacifier
• Readying your home
• Traveling with baby, and more

LOCATION: Room G-106

Oshman Family JCC (Family Center)

3921 Fabian Way | Palo Alto, CA 94303

 

 

The Childbirth Prep Series derives tools and techniques from a broad and diverse range of sources covering all the core topics of any comprehensive childbirth preparation class. This series is known to have a great balance between theory and practice allowing you to arrive at the day of your birth knowledgeable and confident, outfitted with a vast variety of labor support tools. Couples tell us they especially appreciate the practical approach that goes beyond what is typically covered in basic books or classes.

Breathing and relaxation techniques

• Positions of comfort
• Partner support
• Visualization
• Options regarding labor variations
• Pain management
• Informed consent
• Complications and medical interventions

Visual aids and films add a true view of labor and delivery with its many variations and personal coping techniques. A small group size allows for more individual attention and time to discuss topics of concern. You will come away with a clear understanding of labor on the physical as well as emotional level.

The Infant First Aid & CPR class is a non-certification class for new and expecting parents and anyone else who will be spending time with your baby. It’s an interactive class and you will be practicing with infant manikins that provide real-time electronic feedback.

You will learn:

1. CPR
2. Responding to airway issues: choking, drowning, allergic reactions, seizures
3. Responding to trauma: bleeding, burns, falls
4. Strategies for the prevention of pediatric medical emergencies

All of the instructors for this class are EMTs, Paramedics, and RNs.

 

Class fee includes one participant only.

Note: If your partner or other family members are joining please register them separately.