Lesson 1 Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth  Overview of the labor process Warning signs during pregnancy Nutrition during pregnancy Introduction to relaxation Lesson 2 The first stage of labor Natural stress and pain management techniques Positions for labor Hospital protocols for the first stage of labor Lesson 3 First stage continued Why labor hurts Labor augmentation: natural and medical Risks and benefits of medical pain management Breathing through labor Lesson 4 Second and third stages of labor Hospital protocols for second stage Positions and breathing for pushing Bonding: babies' first minutes Birthing the placenta Lesson 5 Induction of labor: risks, benefits, methods Cesarean birth: avoiding a c-section and dealing with a necessary c-section Post-partum: getting used to a new baby and a new life Lesson 6 New baby care Breastfeeding basics NOTE: This is a general outline. I promise to cover all the necessary topics by the end of the series. Specific content during each class varies depending on the needs of participants. |
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