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Childbirth Education
The childbirth education team offers a series of three classes for midwife patients approximately 28-32 weeks pregnant. We ask that patients commit to attend all three sessions. The cost of the classes is $10. If interested, please call the clinic at 515-309-6011.
Class One
- Healthy Birth Practices
- Recognizing the Signs of Labor
- States of Labor
- Preterm Labor Warning Signs
- Fears
- Breathing and Relaxation
Class Two
- Labor Tools and Comfort Measures
- Role of Labor Support
- Birth Plan and Wish Lists
- Aromatherapy and Massage
- Positions for Labor
- Breathing Patterns and Pushing
- Medical Interventions
Class Three
- C-Section Indication and Prevention
- Newborn Appearance and Procedures
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Characteristics
- Care for Mom
- Newborn Care
- Meditation and Relaxation
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