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DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Childbirth&nbsp\;(for expectant parents)\nPrepa
 ring for Childbirth is a comprehensive class that helps expectant parent
 s prepare for childbirth\, maintain comfort during labor\, and make info
 rmed decisions around the birth of their child. &nbsp\;First-time parent
 s will learn all of the basic information about&nbsp\;labor\, vaginal an
 d cesarean births\, and postpartum recovery.\nYou may be interested in t
 his class if:&nbsp\;\n\nYou are planning to give birth in a hospital\, a
  birth center\, or at home\nYou are looking for a condensed version of a
  childbirth class that is concise and fits around your work schedule\nYo
 u want tools\, techniques and coping skills for labor and delivery\nYou 
 are planning a natural childbirth but also want to understand all availa
 ble options and possible interventions\nYou are in your 5th to 8th month
  of pregnancy\n\nChildbirth is a normal\, natural process\, but it is al
 so different for every woman and couple. Preparing for Childbirth explor
 es the joys and challenges of labor\, and also empowers parents with inf
 ormation and tools to prepare them for the experience of childbirth\, re
 gardless of what their experience may be. &nbsp\;In addition\, the class
  addresses how to consciously use intervention when needed\, and what ex
 pectant parents may experience while at the hospital or at home. &nbsp\;
 Instead of&nbsp\;encouraging any one method for childbirth\, this class 
 discusses choices and options during all stages of labor and delivery.&n
 bsp\;\nIn this balanced\, down-to-earth\, non-judgmental class\, each in
 dividual&rsquo\;s desire for their birth is honored and celebrated. &nbs
 p\;&nbsp\;\nThe class includes discussion and overview of:&nbsp\;\n\nSta
 ges of labor\nNature and purpose of contractions and what to do when you
  are having one\nAssembling a support team\nWhen to call your midwife or
  doctor\nRelaxation and breathing techniques\nComfort measures\nPain med
 ication options for all stages of labor\nMedical procedures such as indu
 ction and fetal monitoring\nCesarean birth\nThe role of your support per
 son or people\n\nRegistration Details:\nPrice includes mother and her la
 bor partner. Participants should wear comfortable clothing that will all
 ow for movement during class. Evening classes will allow for a break in 
 the middle. Weekend classes will allow for a lunch break and bathroom br
 eaks in between.&nbsp\;
URL:http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/events/preparing-for-childbirth-class-a
 t-mama-me
SUMMARY:Preparing for Childbirth (Class at Mama &amp\; Me)
LOCATION:Mama and Me: 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA
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