Class One

Anatomy and Physiology of Birth

Lamaze Six Care Practices

Imagining your birth

Preparing for the journey ahead

Stages of Labour

Understanding the "timeline" of Labour

Signs of labour

What is a "normal" labour

Physical and emotional changes in labour

What happens if things don't go as planned

Preparing the birth environment (Room)

Warning signs – when you should call your midwife/caregiver

 

Class Two

Hands on Comfort Measures

What causes discomfort?

What brings you comfort?

Reframing pain

Tools for labour - Touch - Breathing - Vocalizing - Music - Lighting - Heat Packs - TENS - Rebozo - Birth Ball

Early Labour - comfort

Active Labour - comfort

Upright Positions

Restful Positions

Variations of labour - back labour - slow or stalled labour

Precipitous or fast labour

Second Stage

Pushing

Signs of "readiness" to push

Spontaneous vs. coached pushing

Avoiding perineal tears

 

Class Three

Postpartum Mom and Baby

Delayed cord clamping

Physical - Birther

Taking care of yourself, comforts

Emotions - baby blues - postpartum depression

Postpartum Partner

Communication

Realistic expectations

Physical Baby

Preparing for the early weeks

Diapers

Skin care

Equipment - crib, bassinet, strollers, change tables,

Fluff or Necessary

 

Class Four

Nursing and Baby Wearing

Nursing basics

Skin to skin

Baby lead latch

Out put - Normal Nappies

Is baby getting enough

Equipment

 

Baby Wearing - Hands on

Safety

Evaluating carriers

Slings, Mei Teis, Buckle Carriers, Wraps