Birthing Class : Be Ready for Baby

The birthing class prepares you for labor and delivery

First of all, a birthing class is part of future parents’ prenatal education and generally a vital part of pregnancy and childbirth preparation. Understandably, parents-to-be must not only learn, but also prepare to be ready for labor. Furthermore, they will know the different stages of labor, when to go to the hospital and practice the different positions that can help the laboring woman.

The Lamaze Childbirth class is an evidence-based class aligned with the ACOG guidelines (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) and is the only only accredited certification for childbirth educators and the most respected and recognized credential in childbirth education. As a result, this is the only recommended childbirth education recommended worldwide.

Future parents leave our class equipped with the knowledge, the tools, and the confidence they need for this amazing journey.

As the C- section rate is increasing fast, childbirth education is even more important to understand the medical and non-medical options to prepare for labor and birth. Despite the 50 % rate of C-section in Miami, women do not only have to educate themselves but also discuss actively and partner with their OB to have the labor they wish for.

A childbirth class is designed for you:

• First, you will discover your needs in childbirth
• Second, you can learn about childbirth, your options, anyhow to communicate with your medical team
• Finally, you will prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for childbirth
• As a result, you will achieve the most satisfying birth experience for you

Who is birthing class for?

First, women and expecting parents in their second or third trimester in pregnancy are the right candidates for this class.

• Parents who want a personal and intimate learning environment different from a hospital setting
• Parents who want to educate themselves about the birth process
• You want a childbirth class that fits your needs and works with you
• Our childbirth class is in small group settings and private class can be easily organized as well
• Our birthing movements taught in Prenatal Pilates classes

What is covered in our birthing class ?

Many of the below topics are included. In addition, every expecting parent will certainly have their own question. Thus our class is very personalized, inclusive and small-size group.After this class, you will be ready to understand and express clearly the following matters.

• Your dream birth description
• Your priorities, choices, and values for your birth and your baby
• The female anatomy during pregnancy and labor
• Normal birth versus medical birth vs. c-section birth
• The stages of labor and what it means for your body, for you, and your birth team ( OBGYN)
• Comfort measures – relaxation, breathing techniques
• Birthing positions
• Birth plan preparation
• Communication with your birth team (doctor, hospital, partner, family member, midwife)
• Nutrition
• Exercising & Physical Activity