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Childbirth Preparation
LamazeClass topics include:•Processoflaborandbirth•Cesareanbirth•Supportivecoachingtechniques•Medicalinterventions•Useofthebirthball,watertherapy•Medicines•Postpartumcareandemotionalneeds•Comfortmeasures(includingrelaxation)forlaborandbirth
All of our instructors are Certified Childbirth EducatorsClass options:•Fourweekseriesintheeveningoratwo-dayweekendseries
•“JusttheFacts”one-daychildbirthpreparationclassoratwo-day“FastTrack”class
•Privateclasses,includingCesareanBirthPreparationandBedRestProgram,inyourhomeoratthehospitalbyappointment(hourlyfee)
Fee: $80 per couple
Private Refresher Lamaze Reviews:•Processoflaborandbirth•Comfortmeasuresforlaborandbirth•Medicalinterventions•Optionsforpainrelief•Postpartumrecovery•Siblingpreparation
Fee: $50 per hour
Bradley Method of Natural ChildbirthThis12-weekclassisanalternativetothefive-weekChildbirthPreparation/LamazeclassandistaughtbyaBradley-CertifiedInstructor.Informationisprovidedforcoupleswhoanticipateanunmedicatedbirthexperience,althoughmedicationoptionsarediscussed.Theemphasisisonnormal,abdominalbreathingandtotalrelaxation.Participantswilllearn:•Naturalabdominalbreathing•Supportivecoachingtechniques•Nutritionandexercise•Physicalstagesoflaborandemotionalresponse
•Benefitsandrisksofcommonlyusedinterventions
•Medicines•Cesareanbirth•Postpartumpreparationandbreastfeeding•Babybasics
Fee: $160 per couple
Cesarean DeliveryThisone-timeclassisforcoupleswhohavebeentoldtheyaregoingtohaveaCesareanand/orareplanningonhavingarepeatCesareandeliveryTopics include:•ReasonforCesarean•Typesofanesthesia•Cesareandeliveryprocedure•Comfortmeasuresafterbirth•Careofmotherandbabyathome
Fee: $40 per couple
HypnoBirthingHypnoBirthingisasmuchaphilosophyasitisatechnique.Itisarewarding,relaxing,stress-freemethodofbirthingthatisbasedonthebeliefthatallbabiesshouldcomeintotheworldinanatmosphereofgentility,calmandjoy.Topics include:•Hypnosis,imageryandrelaxation•Stressmanagementtechniques•Releasingthefearandtensionwhichaccompanypain
•Breathingtechniquessynchronizedforbirthing
•Supportivecoachingmethods•WhennatureneedsassistanceFee: $160 per couple
For class dates and times visit: www.hillcresthospital.org/childbirthed
To register, please call 440.312.4647