Navigating Your Birth: Labor Oct 2, 2022, 2-5:30pm

1625 N Street,Lincoln NE 68508

02 October, 2022

Description

This class will meet from 10am to 12pm, take a 1-hour break for lunch on your own (lunch is not included with your ticket), and again from 1-2:30pm. Navigating Your Birth: Labor Navigating Your Birth (NYB): Labor is a 3-and-a-half hour class all about the physiology of childbirth for you and your birth partner. After you complete NYB: Labor, you will: Know your rights in childbirth and how to self-advocateUnderstand the stages of labor and the Golden Hour after birthPractice non-drug comfort measures and advocacy techniquesNYB: Labor includes a required reading assignment before class with a short overview of the stages of labor and an introduction to advocacy so we can jump right into learning what to do when during our class time together. Information on accessing the reading assignment will be included in your registration confirmation email. Are you also wanting to learn about medical interventions and what you can expect to experience postpartum? Complete your education with NYB: Interventions and NYB: Postpartum! NYB Classes are scheduled throughout the year, simply select the class date that best fits your schedule and due month. Contact Joyce to inquire about the discount if you register for all three NYB Classes! Fees: I offer Tiered Pricing for NYB Classes. This pricing is voluntary, requires no paperwork, and in no way influences the education you will receive. Simply choose the rate that is appropriate for your family when you register, no questions asked! The Bronze price is intended for those who struggle to meet their basic needs, paying full price would present a significant hardship. The Silver price is intended for those who are able to meet their basic needs, paying full price would be described as a sacrifice, but not a hardship. The Gold price is the actual cost of the class, if you choose a price below this level you are receiving a discount. About Your Instructor Joyce Dykema, MS, CD(DONA), HCHD, CBE is a certified birth doula, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, childbirth educator, and community breastfeeding educator in Lincoln, Nebraska. Joyce began practice in 2009, and has attended over 140 births. She began teaching childbirth education in 2019 and has instructed more than 100 families. As an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Joyce has also provided continuing education courses for birth professionals since 2017. Joyce has partnered with Malone Maternal Wellness as a birth doula and childbirth educator since 2020. More about Navigating Your Birth Classes by Doula Joyce Prepare for the birth you want, and confidently navigate the birth you get! A modular childbirth education series for today’s busy families. In-depth and practical information so you can prepare for your ideal birth experience, and also navigate the unpredictability of childbirth with confidence. Get the information you need for your birth preparations and get back to your life! Accelerated childbirth education for the modern family. Written by an experienced birth doula for busy families looking for an accelerated birthing class, with in-depth, practical tips that will help you prepare for the birth you want, and confidently navigate the birth you get! Pick the class topics you want, or take all three for a more complete childbirth education! NYB: Labor is all about the stages of labor and advocacy, 3-and-a-half hour class. NYB: Interventions is all about common medical interventions, 2 hour class. NYB: Postpartum is all about normal postpartum in the first 12 weeks, 2 hour class. FAQ: When during my pregnancy should I take this class: Ideally, you will schedule your childbirth class at the end of your second trimester or early in your third trimester, approximately 23-35 weeks. However, you know your pregnancy, educational needs, and calendar best! Find the right balance of educating yourself early enough in pregnancy to make your preparations for the birth you want, but not so early that you forget what you learned by the time your baby arrives. I want a complete childbirth series, more than what this class covers: Navigating Your Birth includes classes on Labor, Interventions, and Postpartum, select one, two, or all three for a more comprehensive childbirth education! I also teach the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, a 6 week class. Check out my other Eventbrite Events for further details, or email me at [email protected] to discuss options. I want to take this class privately/none of the classes work with my schedule: Private classes are available, at an additional fee! Email me at [email protected] to discuss availability. I'm interested in birth doula support too: Email me at [email protected], and check doulasoflincoln.com and doulamatch.net to get to know the doulas in our area! I recommend you interview 3 doulas before deciding who fits best on your birth team. Can I bring my birth partner and my doula/mom/sister/best friend with me to class: Yes, every pregnant person may bring up to two non-pregnant guests with them to class. Cancellation Policy: In the event this class is canceled, you will have the option to transfer your registration to a later class or receive a full refund. Refunds will be conducted according to Eventbrite's refund policies. Inclusion Policy: Doula Joyce is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for pregnant persons of any age, religion, race, sexual identity, gender identity, or relationship status. Refund Policy: Your payment reserves a spot in the class and is non-refundable, but tickets are transferable to different pregnant students and different class sessions with advance approval from Joyce. Transfer from private to group classes and vice versa are allowed pending payment and availability. If you need to transfer your tickets to another family or another class, email me ASAP at [email protected] Questions: If you have questions, just email me at [email protected]