Classes are held in your home Lesson 1 - Foundations: Understanding the physical, mental & emotional aspects of birth Birth anatomy Assessing progression of labor Determining position & station of baby Medical & midwifery birth models Breaking the fear-pain-tension cycle Rebozo and comfort measures for the pelvic area Brief history of approaches to birth Lesson 2 - Understanding how to work within the Labor Process What to eat & drink during labor (and when) What is labor - soft signs and definitive signs Targeted exercises for each phase of labor Methods to avoid a labor stall Birth affirmations and breathing techniques Lesson 3 - Labor Options and Safety Concerns 
 Birth preferences Newborn procedures Maximizing a calm & peaceful birth Coping techniques for birth's intensity Informed consent / refusal Week 4 - When Labor Starts / Birthing Options Possible reasons for transferring to the hospital
 Possible natural ways to induce labor Comfort measures you probably haven't heard of What to expect if birthing in the hospital Labor induction: common reasons and induction options Pain medication choices What if you need a surgical birth? Week 5 - From Pushing to Postpartum Birth positions for each phase of labor Birth tools to use wherever labor takes place Tips for pushing Postpartum care and common concerns How to quickly become a baby whisperer Post labor support. ALL of my classes include followup materials/tools for better material retention.