Birth Classes
TLC Birthing Services
Serving Houston and surrounding areas
Cell 979-777-7344
Home 713-856-6131
E-mail:
midwifenanci@att.net
TLC - a personal level of care
Birth Classes
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Classes can be
customized to fit your needs.
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Childbirth classes
explore the physical, psychological, sexual and emotional aspects of
pregnancy, birth and parenting.
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Classes will
provide the tools to help guide you through labor and birth,
including intensive breathing and relaxation.
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Topics covered
include information important to maintaining a healthy pregnancy all
the way through to breastfeeding and the immediate postpartum
period, helping you make informed choices all along the continuum of
the childbearing cycle.
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This unique course
will prepare you in taking responsibility for the birth of your
child and the transition in becoming parents.
Class Series Outline
Part
One: Introduction to the anthropological, historical, sociological and
psychological elements of birth. The midwifery model will also be
explored.
Part Two:
Pregnancy--Growth and Decision Making emphasizes parents'
responsibility and choices regarding the place of birth, care
provider, the use of labor assistants/birth doulas, interventions and
medications. Changes that occur during pregnancy are explored,
including body image and sexuality. The importance of nutrition is
discussed. Communication exercises are introduced.
Part
Three: The Process of Birth explores how the baby is born and how the
mother and her partner can work together towards a more positive labor
and birth. This class covers breathing, relaxation, positions,
vocalization and other tools for meeting the intensity of labor.
Part Four:
Explore what it takes for families to attain their desired birth.
Standard hospital and home birth procedures are discussed. Cesarean
prevention, options concerning standard medical interventions such as
episiotomy, epidurals, EFM and "active management of labor." Students
also discuss creating a birth plan.
Part Five:
Dealing with the unexpected and helping parents dealing with various
outcomes including how to communicate with their care provider to get
their questions answered when unexpected events arise.
Part
Six: We will explore the psychological, emotional and physical
concerns of the postpartum period and new parenthood. The newborn
exam, breastfeeding, postpartum mood disorders and decisions related
to baby care are also covered.
*Classes are tailored to each individuals needs.
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