Embracing Natural Childbirth
Tuesday Evenings for 5 Weeks 
 
Starts: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Time:  7-9:00 p.m.
Where: Spencer Chiropractic ~ West Lafayette, Indiana

This class spends a good deal of time learning about and discussing the onset and natural progression of labor and trying out various relaxation, pain and stress management techniques. These are useful for labor and birth for moms who pursue un-medicated birth, but also for moms who choose an epidural in advance or during the course of labor. My hope is that students can use these practices later on in parenting and life during any "hard work" time.

Session topics include:

1. Places to give birth and the Midwifery Model of Car, Safety, Settings for Birth, Your Priorities, Birth Plans, Relaxation Practice.

2. The Mother’s Amazing Body, Nutrition!, Exercise, Comforts, Perineal Massage, Relaxation Practice.

3. Labor & Delivery Part 1, “Normal” Labor Progression, Movement and Positions, Labor Support, Transition, Helper Hormones, Affirmations, Relaxation Practice.

4. Labor & Delivery Part 2, Complications, Interventions, Unexpecteds and Options, Flexibility (Open Minds and Improvisation), Relaxation Practice.

5. Early Postpartum Period, Newborn Care, Breastfeeding,
Perinatal Mood Disorder, Mama Support, The New Normal, Relaxation Practice.


We also watch and discuss several outstanding birth videos during the course of the class. The class fee of $90 covers a materials binder and use of a lending library and is payable by check or money order during one of the first class sessions.

To reserve a spot in class or for more info, contact
 
Tammy Sandel, MBA, CD(DONA)
765-583-2304
tammysandel@yahoo.com