Weekly Topics
Each week we cover a different topic to help you connect with your body, your baby, and your partner in order to help you feel more comfortable during pregnancy and prepare for your birth and parenting journey.
Week #1
PREGNANCY EXERCISE
Introductions and Class Overview
Optimal Fetal Positioning
Pregnancy Exercises to encourage comfort & good fetal positioning
Golden Breath Meditation
Week #2
PREGNANCY NUTRITION
Importance of good nutrition in pregnancy and birth
Elements of healthy pregnancy nutrition
3 types of relaxation
Week #3
PREGNANCY: COMFORT MEASURES, COMMUNICATION, & SELF-CARE
Comfort measures & comfort resources
Teamwork with your partner
Positive communications with your birth team
Pregnancy + Birth affirmations
Week #4
FIRST STAGE LABOR
How your body works in first stage labor
Signposts of first stage labor
Timing contractions
Birth Partner’s role during first stage labor
Week #5
SECOND AND THIRD STAGE LABOR
Transition – physical and emotional signposts
How your body works in second stage labor
Positions for pushing
Placenta!
Common medications and interventions in childbirth
B.R.A.I.N. model of informed consent
Priorities for your birth
Your birth preferences (birth plan)
Week #6
YOUR BIRTH PREFERENCES
Week #7
FAMILY-CENTERED BIRTH (even when things don't go as planned)
Options for gentle labor induction
Discuss family-centered cesarean birth (C-section) and recovery
Tools for handling a complication
Emergency childbirth
Week #8
ACTIVE LABOR
Active labor positions for first stage labor
Rhythm and ritual
Active labor rehearsal
Salt bowl ceremony
Week #9
POSTPARTUM PREPARATION + BREASTFEEDING
Postpartum care preparation
Packing for your birth day
Breastfeeding basics
Week #10
NEWBORN CARE
Newborn procedures
Newborn behavior basics
Holding and soothing techniques
Diapering
Parenting resources