This 3-hour class will cover labor and delivery, postpartum and childbirth in the first half and breastfeeding and newborn care in the second half.

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Labor & Delivery, Postpartum and Childbirth

This class will provide a high level overview of the labor and delivery experience and will cover what new moms and parents need to know before, during, and after delivery.

Topics include:

• Benefits of childbirth education

• Understanding the process of labor

• Role of the labor support person

• Discomforts & changes of pregnancy

• Warning signs that need attention

• Identifying signs of labor

• Pain management

• Various types of delivery

• Postpartum changes and care

Breastfeeding & Newborn Care

This class will cover a variety of information new moms and parents need to know on how to breastfeed and care for their newborn.

A few topics they can expect to learn more about include:

• The benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby

• Anatomy and physiology of breastfeeding

• Skin to skin contact

• Types of milk during the breastfeeding process

• Positioning and various holds

• Latching and unlatching

• Guidelines and tips for frequency and duration of feedings

• Storage of breastmilk

• Breastfeeding concerns

• Nutritional requirements for mom

• Info for during your hospital stay

• Caring for baby (sleep, swaddling, diapering, bathing, car seat safety and more)