Lamaze Childbirth Class

3995 Hunt Club Road,Jacksonville FL 32224

03 May, 2021

Description

This class is taught by Genny Siemion, LCCE Monday Evenings 6-9PMLocation: Bay and BeeMay 3May 17May 24This class is designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools and confidence to have the birth you desire. Birth is one of the most important events in parent's lives & this class will teach you everything you need to know about birth in an interactive & fun way through activities and illustrations. What is Lamaze? The Lamaze method prepares women for a safe, healthy birth by providing current and evidence-based information. It builds confidence, teaches childbirth coping mechanisms, and essentially serves as an alternative to medical intervention.Topics covered in the class: Pregnancy - physical and emotional health, tips for discomfort, birth plans, nutrition by trimester, overview of labor, birth fitness, pain management, positioning and movement for pregnancy, labor and birth. Relaxation techniques, stress reduction and breath awareness. breathing strategies, labor support such as doula's and partners' role. The flow of labor and what to expect. The stages of labor, positions for pushing, discuss all medical interventions, informed decision making, challenges of labor, the postpartum period, newborn appearance, and breastfeeding basics.What to bring: Yoga mat and birth ballNote: To avoid Eventbrite fees, please remit payment through Venmo or Zelle at Genny-Siemion