Class One: Nutrition & Exercises
- Introductions & registration
- Ten myths
- Prenatal exercises & nutrition
- Things to avoid
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Prenatal testing
Class Two: Stages of Labor
- Timing contractions
- Signs of labor
- Stages of labor
- Internal exams
- Inductions pros and cons
Class Three: Comfort Techniques
- Reframing PAIN
- Labor coping techniques
- The role of your labor partner
- Do you need a doula?
Class Four: Labor Positions & Scenarios
- Optimal baby positioning
- How to manage back labor
- Labor positions
- Labor stations
- Birth video
Class Five: Pushing & Immediate Postpartum
- Positions for pushing
- Breathing for pushing
- Perineal & postpartum care
- Delayed cord clamping
- Placenta management
- Postpartum care for mom
Class Six: Interventions & Birth Preferences
- Your rights
- Interventions
- Birth preferences
- Cesarean birth
Class Seven: Newborn Care
- Immediate newborn procedures
- How to calm baby
- Sleeping arrangements
- How to diaper & swaddle your baby
- How to play with your baby
Class Eight: Breastfeeding
- The benefits for both mom and baby
- How the breast works
- How to know if baby is getting enough
- How to protect your milk supply
- Technique videos
- Avoiding nipple pain/damage