LOCAL CLASS - coping with contractions
Type of class: in-person, private classes or group classes
What this class is about: This is a comprehensive 2-day workshop about your options for coping with contractions and comfort methods during labor. We talk about natural and non-medicinal approaches as well as medication options. Know your options; choose what is right for you.
Class outline and curriculum:
DAY 1
Icebreaker activity: Ping Pong Push
Section 1: Experiencing contractions
Game
Section 2: Coping
Activity: Demonstrate 5 different coping methods on your own
Section 3: Comfort measures
Game
DAY 2
Activity: Take 5 to breathe and stretch as you feel led
Section 4: Support tools
Activity: Choose 5 support tools and practice with your partner(s)
Section 5: Move into position
Section 6: Plans
Game
There is a workbook that goes along with this class. The workbook will be printed and put in a folder. If you want, you can bring a binder and paper to take notes.
Why take it: A prepared birth is an empowered birth. It makes a difference when people take the time to learn what to expect and ways they can handle it. Learn different coping options. Have your partner learn a variety of comfort measures. Have an easier birth.
Who it’s open to: This is for pregnant women in their third trimester. A spouse or one support person is included in the cost of the class.
What to wear: This class is very hands-on. Wear something flexible. If you want, you can bring a blanket for added modesty.
What to bring: You don’t have to bring anything for this class, but you may find it more comfortable to bring pillows. Bring a pen and a notebook if you’d like to. If you have any support tools for labor, you are welcome to bring them and practice with what you have.
Where class is: This class is available in person in the Dayton, Ohio area. Service area is based on county. See the Classes I teach page for more information. All classes are in-home unless a student can host at their church or other public location (in public is preferred if able).
How long class is: It’s a 2-day workshop. Each day is approximately 4 hours.
When: All classes are by appointment only.
Cost: Private classes are $150. Group classes are $75.
How to schedule: Email me via the contact button below. Before scheduling any in-home private classes, I do meet in a public location for safety reasons. In that meeting, we will customize the class outline and do payment. For public classes, email me to sign up and receive an invoice via Paypal. Once payment is complete, you will receive an email confirming your spot in the class along with the date and time.
What this class is about: This is a comprehensive 2-day workshop about your options for coping with contractions and comfort methods during labor. We talk about natural and non-medicinal approaches as well as medication options. Know your options; choose what is right for you.
Class outline and curriculum:
DAY 1
Icebreaker activity: Ping Pong Push
Section 1: Experiencing contractions
- Let’s talk about contractions
- Perception of pain
- Pain threshold vs pain tolerance and what factors influence that
Game
Section 2: Coping
- What it means to cope
- Coping methods
- Techniques and options
- Mindset and affirmations
- Scripture and prayer
- Distraction Activity: ice ice baby
- Breathing and vocalization
- Visualization
- Relaxation techniques (releasing tension)
- Hydrotherapy
- Warmth
- Cool down options
- Movement and positioning
- Counter-pressure
- Pain medication options
- Using the techniques that work for you
- Changing how you cope as labor progresses, finding your 3 R’s
Activity: Demonstrate 5 different coping methods on your own
Section 3: Comfort measures
- Comfort measures for the birthing mom
- Support from dad/partner
- Support from family/friends
- Facilitating communication with support people
- Cultivating the birth space
Game
DAY 2
Activity: Take 5 to breathe and stretch as you feel led
Section 4: Support tools
- Birth scarfs (rebozos)
- Support tools and supplies - what they are and how to use them
- Birth balls
- Peanut balls
Activity: Choose 5 support tools and practice with your partner(s)
Section 5: Move into position
- Positions for labor
- Positions for delivery
- Movement during labor
- Exercises to prepare for birth
Section 6: Plans
- Labor pain management plan
- What was learned
- A plan to practice
Game
There is a workbook that goes along with this class. The workbook will be printed and put in a folder. If you want, you can bring a binder and paper to take notes.
Why take it: A prepared birth is an empowered birth. It makes a difference when people take the time to learn what to expect and ways they can handle it. Learn different coping options. Have your partner learn a variety of comfort measures. Have an easier birth.
Who it’s open to: This is for pregnant women in their third trimester. A spouse or one support person is included in the cost of the class.
What to wear: This class is very hands-on. Wear something flexible. If you want, you can bring a blanket for added modesty.
What to bring: You don’t have to bring anything for this class, but you may find it more comfortable to bring pillows. Bring a pen and a notebook if you’d like to. If you have any support tools for labor, you are welcome to bring them and practice with what you have.
Where class is: This class is available in person in the Dayton, Ohio area. Service area is based on county. See the Classes I teach page for more information. All classes are in-home unless a student can host at their church or other public location (in public is preferred if able).
How long class is: It’s a 2-day workshop. Each day is approximately 4 hours.
When: All classes are by appointment only.
Cost: Private classes are $150. Group classes are $75.
How to schedule: Email me via the contact button below. Before scheduling any in-home private classes, I do meet in a public location for safety reasons. In that meeting, we will customize the class outline and do payment. For public classes, email me to sign up and receive an invoice via Paypal. Once payment is complete, you will receive an email confirming your spot in the class along with the date and time.
