Birth Basics for Busy People

A general overview of pregnancy, labor, and birth. Learn all about labor, comfort & pain relief techniques, and interventions.

A General overview of pregnancy, labor, and birth. This class will provide expectant parents with a general overview of topics:

• Exploring anatomy, signs of labor and timing contractions
• Identifying the different stages and phases of labor
• Overview of comfort measures and relaxation techniques for birth
• Reviewing pain management options and non-pharmacological pain relief methods
• Reviewing interventions during labor and cesarean birth
• Addressing postpartum recovery and care of the birthing person and newborn.