Childbirth Class
(Private, In-Home or Virtual)
Experienced Boston birth doula and educator, Kathleen Stern, leads this private Childbirth and Labor class. The goal is to give you the evidence-based information of what to expect, as well as tools and strategies to manage so that you feel confident with whatever comes your way. Class participants receive concise info sheets and resources to keep. Class can be customized to your unique situation (induction, VBAC, etc) and birth location.
3 hrs, $400 (at your home), $350 (virtual)
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Ways labor can start
Early labor, active labor, transition phases of labor: what it is and how to cope
When to go to the hospital
Knowing your labor progress: cervical dilation, effacement, progress, baby’s station
Finding Your Flow State (rest, relax, distract)
Unmedicated Medicated Comfort Measures
Medicated Comfort Measures
Interventions
Pushing
Making Informed Decisions
“Controlling the Controllables”
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“Preparing with you during our session was really helpful and it helped my wife and I me ask a lot of questions and advocate for how I wanted things to go. I used some of your positioning tips ... Thank you again for your time during our consult with you and for your help in preparing me for delivery!”
