Childbirth Class Series

An Online Course for Busy Parents-to-be

© Brenda Lane

Jan 7, 2008

Parents seem to have more and more difficulty squeezing in taking a childbirth preparation course these days. While no online course will be as good as taking the best childbirth class in your area, you may find that this online childbirth series is perfect for you if:

• You find that you have registered too late and there is no space left in local classes.
• You want to supplement the childbirth class you have enrolled in.
• You have taken classes with a previous birth and you want a "refresher" course.
• You have completed your childbirth preparation classes but are finding that there was missing information.
• You are too busy or your schedule will not fit with the classes that are available.

Our Six Week Online Childbirth Class Series includes the following:

1. Class One - Labor Terminology, Signs of Preterm Labor, Discomforts of pregnancy, Pregnancy and Toning Exercises, Questions to ask your Provider
2. Class Two - Possible and Definite Signs of Labor, First Stage and Second Stage Labor, Pushing positions, Comfort Techniques, Timing Contractions, When to go to your Place of Birth
3. Class Three - Medications such as Epidurals and Stadol, Medical Interventions, Writing a Birth plan
4. Class Four - Cesarean Birth, Reducing your chances of having a Cesarean, Recovery after a Cesareans, Inductions and Naturally Inducing Labor
5. Class Five - Breastfeeding Techniques, Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby, Signs that baby is getting enough to eat, Little Known facts about Infant Formula, Labor Quiz
6. Class Six - Postpartum Depression, Recovery tips, Taking care of Your Newborn, Sleep Issues, Packing your Labor Bag.

If you have any suggestions for what you would like to see added to this online childbirth class series, be sure to let us know on the forum.

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