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After taking this class, you will be prepared to have a positive labor and birth experience, no matter who you have chosen as your care provider (obstetrician or midwife) or where you have chosen to give birth (hospital, birth center, or home). You will have the knowledge to make the choices that are right for your situation, and you will be confident that you can deal with anything that happens.
The comprehensive class series covers the full range of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care. You will learn about:
• How to have a healthy pregnancy through nutrition, exercise, and relaxation
• What to expect during labor and birth (physically and emotionally)
• How to avoid unnecessary pain in labor
• How a partner/coach can support a laboring woman
• Variations and unexpected situations
• Truth about different medical procedures and interventions
• Breastfeeding
• Caring for your baby and dealing with life as new parents
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