This post was kind of boring so I figured I’d insert funny memes that go along with the name of the class 🙂

Early Pregnancy

• Review of what to expect in the coming months
• Other classes they recommend taking and when to register for them
• Nutritional Info
• Ways to ease “morning sickness”, aches and pain, exhaustion, etc

Late Pregnancy

• Handouts
  • preparing for the hospital
  • things to report to doctor
  • signs of preterm labor, pre-eclampsia, infection
  • contractions
    • Braxton Hicks vs True Labor Contractions
    • Timing
• Review of third trimester symptoms (common, unusual and when to call/ alert care provider)
• Recommendations for easing certain symptoms such as heartburn, mild swelling, etc
• Postpartum Care for you and baby
• Hospital tour
  • Visitors policy
  • Admittance (pregnant belly gets you in but all other guests including father must register at the front desk)
  • Parking
  • Additional details which include but aren’t limited to security procedures, food, duration of hospital stay

Infant Safety & CPR (non-certified)

• Handouts with important phone numbers
• Infant CPR
• Hazards inside and outside of home
• Infant and pet safety
  • suggestions for introducing both safely
• Car seat safety/ proper installation
• Poison control number
• Preparing for emergencies

Prepared Childbirth

• Handout (it was recommended to put this in hospital bag so I don’t remember what’s in it) with good info
• Relaxation techniques
• Birthing positions
• Birthing partner and others who might attend the birth
  • things to think of when/ if you decide to invite others
• Videos of different types of births
• Different types of pain medication
• Difference between Braxton Hicks Contractions and Contractions that prepare cervix for delivery
• Effacement & Dilation
  • the importance of knowing the difference

Breastfeeding

• Handout (details about what is discussed in class as well as helpful resources)
• Benefits
• Recommendations for bottle feeding, pacifiers, pumping, milk storage and returning to work while breastfeeding
• Bottle and nipple options
• Formula vs Breastfeeding
• Positions
• Supplies
• Helpful resources

Newborn Care

• Handout
  • Details on class/ slideshow
  • Colic
  • Circumcision
•  Class
  • Resources for
    • Postpartum Depression
    • Lactation Help
    • Car seat safety
  • Feeding (breast & bottle)
  • Burping, diapering, SIDS, sleeping, soothing, swaddling, bathing, safety
  • Newborn care (cord care, circumcision & signs of illness)