Understanding Birth Hybrid

This Hybrid Class will give you a fresh perspective on childbirth preparation. Created for today's busy parents that want the ease of online learning along with the comprehensive aspect of an in-person childbirth intensive course. Blossom's Understanding Birth Hybrid Class will begin with one online Zoom Meeting introducing your Instructor, Catherine. She will cover the course's content, layout the class requirements and be available to you as a resource during your self study. You will have a total of two weeks to complete your online class content, utilizing Injoy's complete Understanding Birth curriculum. Afterward, you will meet in-person with Catherine for a 4-hour, hands-on intensive class.

What will you learn on-line

Pregnancy – fetal development, emotions, anatomy, discomforts, nutrition, preterm labor, hazards, exercise
Labor – signs labor is near, onset, stages overview, early labor, active labor, transition, 2nd stage, 3rd & 4th stages
Brandy’s Birth Story – unmedicated birth story shows stages of labor, comfort techniques, and partner support
Comfort Techniques – support team, massage, visualization, vocalization, breathing, relaxation, hydrotherapy, labor positions, pushing positions, pushing techniques
Medical Procedures – birth plans, BRAIN acronym, induction, monitoring, analgesics, epidurals, augmentation, 2nd stage interventions
Cesarean Birth – reasons for cesareans, risks, surgery preparation, anesthesia, surgery animation, breastfeeding, recovery
Newborns – appearance, procedures, first feeding, senses, crying, Abusive Head Trauma, sleep, SIDS safety
Postpartum – involution, lochia, perineum care, emotions (PPD), support, healthy habits, breastfeeding

What you will learn in-person

How to compose a birth plan
Hands-on comfort measures instructions
Guidance on partner support
Birth advocacy

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