This class is virtual and a link will be sent to the email address you provide the day before the class starts.

You must be pre-registered and confirmed to attend class. No add-ons are accepted.

Empowered Childbirth Class was created by a registered nurse with 20 years experience as a Labor and Delivery RN. She has been a perinatal educator for 10 years and is a certified Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis instructor. This class empowers women with all the information they need to make informed choices and not only what to expect, but what they can do about it! Originally, this was an 8 hour in person class. For virtual learning purposes, it has been divided into 4 parts. You can choose to take any class, but it is recommended that you take them all in the order they are offered. Partners encouraged. We also recommend having a yoga ball!!

Empowered Childbirth- Part One 2/6/2021 10am - 12pm

The last few months of pregnancy. Adjusting to pregnancy, common complaints and what to report

Determining your babies’ position and helping your baby get into a good position for birth

Kegels, perineal massage, exercises in pregnancy

Braxton hicks, Pre-labor, Early labor, and when to call your provider

Labor film – Details and shows actual early to active labor

Empowered Childbirth – Part Two 1pm- 3pm

Stages of labor

Optimal positioning in labor

Coping Mechanisms

Comfort techniques

Breathing & relaxation

Pushing and birth

Film – Brandy’s Birth Story

Empowered Childbirth- Part Three 2/13/2021 10am 12pm

Medical procedures

Film – Details hospital procedures

Film Discussion

IVs

Inductions

Pain relief options; nitrous oxide, narcotic, epidurals and spinals

Vacuum and forceps

Film – C-section

Film discussion

Empowered Childbirth- Part Four 2/13/2021 1pm-3pm

Postpartum and newborn

The Golden Hour

Brief discussion on Breastfeeding

What to expect postpartum

Film – Newborn

Film discussion