Partner Support Prep

Learn the best way to support your partner through labor, delivery and the early postpartum period. Have all of your questions answered confidentially by a professional labor support teacher. Come and learn how to apply support techniques for your partner and achieve the best labor, birth and postpartum experience for your family.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
as of 3/16/2020 ALL upcoming Childbirth & Baby Prep classes have shifted to a virtual classroom via Zoom. Your instructor will email links to access the class session 10-15 minutes before the class begins.

What you will learn

Emotional and physical needs during late pregnancy
Your partner’s departure from work
The signs and stages of labor – what will it really look like?
Roles and expectations of your care team (OB/Midwife/Doula)
Your roles and responsibilities during labor
When to call the care provider and/or leave for the hospital
Questions to ask about interventions
The immediate postpartum – bonding, feeding, healing, emotional expectations, homebirth, birth center and hospital stays and discharge
What to really expect in the postpartum - sleep, nursing, healing, time management, & postpartum intimacy
Navigating family and friend visits
Community resources for you and your partner
Couples communication
Open Q&A

Class & Registration Information

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Class fee applies to a birth partner.

If you find the class you prefer is full, please contact us and we will put you on waiting list. If there is demand, we will do our best to open another class.

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