Educational Classes

Select from the following educational classes and sign up. Inquire at the front desk if you have any questions or need further information.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

CLASS ONE

• Anatomy/physiology
• Lamaze vs. total relaxation
• Physical/mental preparation
• Third trimester discomforts
• Stage one of labor (3 phases)
• True vs. false labor
• Birth film
• Relaxation/visualization

CLASS TWO

• Exploring pain
• Options for pain relief
• Epidurals
• Fetal monitoring
• Stage two and three of labor
• Immediate care of the newborn
• Relaxation/visualization

CLASS THREE

• Cesarean section delivery
• Post partum
• Breastfeeding
• Newborn care/circumcision
• Picking a pediatrician
• Baby blues/postpartum depression
• Closing remarks
• Relaxation/Visualization

THE ART OF BREAST-FEEDING

'Getting Off to a Good Start'

With breast-feeding there are two parts to the equation, 

the latch and Mom's milk supply. 

When both are at their optimum the result is a 

health thriving baby!

-THE LATCH ON-

PROPER POSITIONING

• Preventing sore nipples
• Flat or inverted nipples
• Infant holds

HOW OFTEN

• When to begin
• Initial sleep cycle
• Feeding on demand
• Feeding cues

HOW LONG 

• Fore and hind milk
• Infant stimulation techniques

-MILK SUPPLY-

• When does my milk come in?
• Colostrum
• Engorgement
• How do I know my baby is getting enough to eat?
• Frequency and color of BM's
• Pumping and milk storage
• Supplementing
• Options
• Sucking differences between breast and bottle
• Frequently asked questions

INFANT/CHILD CPR CLASS

• Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Prevent common injuries and choking in infants and children. 
• Perform CPR and relieve foreign-body airway obstruction in infants and children with the use of video, discussion and real-life scenarios using manikins.

NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY PRIVATE CONSULTATION

Learn about optimal nutrition in pregnancy 

for mom and growing baby.

• Desirable weight gain
• Calorie and protein needs during pregnancy
• Vitamin and mineral needs during pregnancy
• Fiber needs and food sources
• Daily nutrition requirements for all food groups
• Number of servings needed per day
• Good food sources to meet nutritional needs
• Foods to eat and foods to avoid during pregnancy
• Food safety and cooking tips
• Tips to enhance iron absorption
• Grocery shopping tips
• Environmental contaminants
• Foodborne illness prevention
• Recommended foods and foods to limit for morning sickness
• Vegetarian food guidelines for pregnancy
• Good vegetarian food sources
• Daily nutrition requirements and meal planning guidelines for moms expecting twins or triplets.