Week One:
Introductions:
Dr. Robert A. Bradley
About me… ~ About you…
Nutrition
Pregnancy & Regular Exercise
Deep Abdominal Breathing
Basic Pregnancy Anatomy
Relaxation Exercise
Week Two:
First Stage of Labor:
Vaginal Exams ~ 4 Things Determined
Timing Contractions – How?!
Mom’s Emotional Road Map
Relaxation Exercise
Week Three:
Second & Third Stage of Labor:
Effective Pushing & Pushing Positions
Dr. Bradley’s Thoughts Post-birth
Breastfeeding:
28 Questions Answered
The Mechanics
Relaxation Exercise
Introductions:
Dr. Robert A. Bradley
About me… ~ About you…
Nutrition
Pregnancy & Regular Exercise
Deep Abdominal Breathing
Basic Pregnancy Anatomy
Relaxation Exercise
Week Two:
First Stage of Labor:
Vaginal Exams ~ 4 Things Determined
Timing Contractions – How?!
Mom’s Emotional Road Map
Relaxation Exercise
Week Three:
Second & Third Stage of Labor:
Effective Pushing & Pushing Positions
Dr. Bradley’s Thoughts Post-birth
Breastfeeding:
28 Questions Answered
The Mechanics
Relaxation Exercise
Class Syllabus
Week Four:
Movie Night!
Relaxation Exercise
Week Five:
Birth Plans:
Positive Communication
Realistic Expectations?!
Interventions & Common Procedures
Variations & Unexpected Situations
What Should I Bring To the Hospital/Birth Center?!
Relaxation Exercise
Week Six:
Newborn Baby:
Your Amazing Newborn!
Postpartum Helps
Labor Rehearsal and Review:
Guess What’s Tense?!
Mom’s Emotional Road Map
2nd Stage
Relaxation
1 on 1 Time w/ Instructor
Movie Night!
Relaxation Exercise
Week Five:
Birth Plans:
Positive Communication
Realistic Expectations?!
Interventions & Common Procedures
Variations & Unexpected Situations
What Should I Bring To the Hospital/Birth Center?!
Relaxation Exercise
Week Six:
Newborn Baby:
Your Amazing Newborn!
Postpartum Helps
Labor Rehearsal and Review:
Guess What’s Tense?!
Mom’s Emotional Road Map
2nd Stage
Relaxation
1 on 1 Time w/ Instructor
| Lloyd & Beth Youmans Independent Childbirth Educators 3030 N. Quincy Street -- Arlington, VA 22207 703.522.3117 – lbyoumans@comcast.net |
| NATURAL CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION ~ 6 Week Semi-Private Class Syllabus |
COURSES OFFERED AT PRESENT: 6 Week Semi-Private Class and Private Instruction |
Beth’s Book Recommendations:
Natural Childbirth the Bradley® Way ~ Susan McCutcheon
Husband Coached Childbirth ~ Robert A. Bradley, M.D.
Childbirth Without Fear ~ Grantly Dick-Read, M.D.
Christ Centered Childbirth ~ Kelly J. Townsend
Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth ~ Henci Goer
Mind Over Labor ~ Carl Jones
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding ~ LLL International
Breastfeeding A Parent’s Guide ~ Amy Spangler
Natural Childbirth the Bradley® Way ~ Susan McCutcheon
Husband Coached Childbirth ~ Robert A. Bradley, M.D.
Childbirth Without Fear ~ Grantly Dick-Read, M.D.
Christ Centered Childbirth ~ Kelly J. Townsend
Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth ~ Henci Goer
Mind Over Labor ~ Carl Jones
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding ~ LLL International
Breastfeeding A Parent’s Guide ~ Amy Spangler
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