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DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Natural Childbirth (for expectant parents)\nNo 
 two births are alike! Our&nbsp\;Preparing for Natural Childbirth&nbsp\;c
 lass recognizes the&nbsp\;uniqueness&nbsp\;of each birth and offers comp
 rehensive information on labor and delivery from a&nbsp\;family-centered
 &nbsp\;approach. &nbsp\;\nYou may be interested in this class if:\n\nYou
  want to learn more about&nbsp\;natural childbirth and explore this poss
 ibility\nYou hope to limit medications and interventions during your lab
 or and delivery\nYou are planning natural childbirth and want techniques
 \, tools\, and coping skills for labor and delivery\nYou are planning a 
 natural childbirth but also want to understand all available options and
  possible interventions\nYou are planning a natural childbirth in the ho
 spital\nYou are birthing at home or in a birth center and wish to maximi
 ze your chances of a natural childbirth in those settings\, but you want
  to be knowledgeable about hospital proceedures if a transfer is necessa
 ry\nYou are in your 5th&nbsp\;to 8th&nbsp\;month of pregnancy\n\nIn addi
 tion to the material traditionally presented in childbirth classes (such
  as anatomy and medical procedures)\, this class addresses alternative m
 edicine for birth\, negotiating a birth plan\, and individualizing care 
 according to your family's needs. &nbsp\;This class also includes hands-
 on tools and strategies to prepare expectant parents for the challenges 
 of birth. &nbsp\;Participants will practice breathing exercises\, labor 
 positions\,&nbsp\;relaxation&nbsp\;techniques\, and movements to help&nb
 sp\;the baby pass more easily out of the pelvis during birth.&nbsp\;&nbs
 p\;Also\, our class is the only one in the Boston area to include a full
  lesson in professional massage therapy techniques for pain relief durin
 g labor.\nThis class prepares expectant parents for the normal stresses 
 of childbirth\, equips them to cope with the unexpected\, and empowers t
 hem to make the best decisions for their families.&nbsp\;\nKey topics in
 clude:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;\n\nHow to handle average\, very long\, and very sho
 rt labors\nA realistic approach to labor pain\nThe surprising role of pe
 lvic exams in labor\nNew ways to push out a baby\nThe important roles of
  partners\, loved ones\, and doulas\nThe modern Lamaze approach\n\nRegis
 tration Details:\nPrice includes mother and her labor partner. Participa
 nts should wear comfortable clothing that will allow for movement during
  class. Evening classes will allow for a break in the middle. Weekend cl
 asses will allow for a lunch break and bathroom breaks in between.&nbsp\
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URL:http://jamaicaplain.patch.com/events/preparing-for-natural-childbirth
 -class-at-mama-me
SUMMARY:Preparing for Natural Childbirth (Class at Mama &amp\; Me
LOCATION:Mama and Me: 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA
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