Today Elijah and I enrolled in 2 courses at the hospital. The “Holistic Birth” class is a 2-part session that covers labor and delivery. The other class is one session on “Breastfeeding Basics.”
We also enrolled for a one hour hospital tour where they show the labor rooms, post-delivery rooms, and other facilities. That is on the 7th of September, which was the earliest we could get and the last opening before my due date - and even that was the last 2 spaces so only Elijah and I can go, but it is free, so I can't complain.
We are very excited to take these classes and meet other parents in the area! Reading books can only get you so far. The real value comes in interacting with experts and others in the class.
Class descriptions:
Holistic Birth: This 2-week class focuses on pain-coping techniques, the partner’s role and gaining confidence as you prepare for an unmedicated birth. The class also covers birth plans and use of "alternative" therapies.
Breastfeeding Basics: Learn about the advantages of breastfeeding, and receive tips for a positive and successful experience. Learn to recognize your baby's hunger cues, how to properly position your baby to feed and how to make sure the latch is correct. A lactation consultant or counselor will guide you through the basics of breastfeeding in the early days and weeks. Couples should attend during mid to late pregnancy.
great..
ReplyDeletelast time last time i also wanted to go for the lesson but all full :(
if i expected again, maybe go check out and see..hehe
Is a birthing suite a labor room?
ReplyDeleteIf it is, then 'birthing suite' sounds much more humane.
8-)
hmm not sure... i think it is the same thing but here they call them birthing suites for labor and delivery then they move you to another suite for post delivery which is just as nice as the first but without all the delivery equipment (which is hidden in the walls anyway).
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