This is a well-rounded comprehensive natural childbirth course© with easy homework assignments. Every class includes, but not limited to, simple pregnancy exercising, nutrition, positive interactions (advocacy), and natural pain relief techniques that your labor support person can learn. Preparing you for what to expect during labor that includes the stages of labor scenarios, breathing during labor and birth, basic breastfeeding, and newborn care. Classes end with a 15-20 minute guided relaxation practice.
Class 1: Learn the thirteen concepts of natural childbirth. Introduction and practice of simple pregnancy exercises to relieve pregnancy related discomforts and to help baby get into the best position for an easier labor and birth. Use of rebozo and applying warmth for soothing comfort.
Class 2: Identifying fears. Pregnancy anatomy and the role that hormones play during pregnancy and birth. Benefits of light touch, grounding and creating your mind’s safe space.
Class 3: Importance of affirmations and having a positive mindset. Labor breathing. Early, active, and late stages of labor, including what to expect during transition. Timing contractions. Basic hand reflexology and receiving an AromaTouch® hand massage with or without a therapeutic grade essential oil.
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Alda Mills, CPM | home birth midwife | Tooele, Utah 