How do you want to feel during your birth? Prepare for birth and parenthood with a class that engages, supports and informs. This is a 2 session class series that will focus on:

Practical information, pain coping and/or mindfulness technique

• the information you need to make informed decisions

• practice with mindfulness techniques, labor positions, and partner support during labor

• interactive activities to embody the lesson

• helpful handouts for you and your partner

• While certain topics are likely to be covered in every class, no two couples or classes are alike. Lineage Birth adjusts course agendas to meet the needs of attendees in real time. Subjects covered in your classes can include:

• Comfort measures (prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum)

• Exercise and nutrition for prenatal and postpartum

• Determining birth preferences

• Anatomy of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding

• Making informed decisions in labor

• Setting boundaries before, during, and after labor

• Active roles for support persons

• Recognizing labor and time contractions

• What to include in your hospital bag

• Birth options, labor positions, and medical interventions

• What to expect with emergency or planned C-sections

• What to expect postpartum