Child Birth Prep: 101

Service Description

The Miracle of Birth is a mysterious process even for those who deal with it on a daily basis. So, it isn't too hard to understand why an expectant couple would have anxiety and fear sprinkled into all the excitement surrounding the arrival of their baby. This class prepares expectant couples for the last months of pregnancy, and what to expect during Labor and Delivery. The class seeks to replace the anxiety and fear with not only medical facts, but also love and confidence. The class is taught by Dominique Weiss, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Mother/Baby Nurse, Doula and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant who can explain situations and answer questions with realistic responses. Couples come away with an understanding of what they can expect on their Big Day.​ Topics covered include: True Labor vs False Labor, The Admission Process, Labor- dilatation, effacement and contractions, Pharmacological Pain Relief, Pushing Techniques, Cesarean Sections and the Recovery Period. Online or Private In-Person. Class lasts approximately 2.5 hours and costs $350/couple.