HEALTHY START CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
A relaxed environment is where you
are able to participate in discussions, demonstrations and activities.
We include diagrams, plastic and fabric simulations, excellent video
presentations and more! (Videos can be viewed in privacy, for
individual/spiritual comfort.)
Subjects include prevention methods for certain problems, focusing on
a variety of ways to have a healthier pregnancy and choices for a more
gentle, supportive birth, including homebirth with midwifery care. A folder is provided, with take-home information
added every week. Lending library available.
The series of five to six weekly classes includes
in-depth discussions using diagrams,
simulations and videos to promote
an understanding of:
- Reproductive Anatomy
- Pregnancy & Health
Good Foods, Exercise & More
- Birth Partner
- Stages of Labor
- Relaxation Techniques
- Natural Birth Methods & Physiologic Principles
How & Why & Ways It Works
- Informed Choice
Making Your Decisions with Real Information
- Postpartum Care
Nuturing Mom & Baby; Checkups
- Newborn Care
Mother/Baby Together, Gentle Exams & Screenings
- Breastfeeding
Why It Is Bestfeeding and How It Works
- Natural Family Bonding & Attachment Parenting
Family Ties for Happy Lives
- Complications & Unexpected Outcomes
Time for Other Decisions, Keeping It Real
BIRTH OPTIONS CLASS
This question/answer class is geared
to parents-to-be in the earlier months of pregnancy, and helps you
evaluate options for creating a more healthy and satisfying experience.
Learn ways to prevent unnecessary trauma, have lower costs, etc.
VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is discussed, including the Midwives Model of Care.
Basics of nutrition and fetal growth, remedies for common discomforts,
finding the best health care provider for your needs, making informed
birth choices, and home, birth center and hospital birth.
Optional video presentation included. Book list provided.
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PRENATAL NUTRITION CLASS
Each prenatal nutrition class is
special. Join us for a healthy buffet lunch, to sample many tasty dishes,
including delicious vegetarian fare, for all of our students to enjoy!
We discuss nutrition relating to the growth of your baby and natural
remedies for prevention of such discomforts as heartburn and nausea of
pregnancy.
Included in the 3 hours is a wonderful video presentation of the amazing
journey of fetal development. Take home a folderful of even more helpful
information.
This class is also good for Dads and Grandparents!
Follow-up class available for those
interested in more advanced nutritional education.
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BIRTH NETWORK
Community Newsletter
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Eden Birth & Wellness
Midwifery services
now available
in southwest Idaho
communities
For information call
(208) 477-4340
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