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Mother's Circle Empowered ChildBirth Classes Offered at the Greenhouse Birth Center 1831 Newman Road Okemos, MI 48864 |
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Course Philosophy This course was created for mothers, and their partners or support people, who plan to give birth in a hospital setting yet also want to experience natural childbirth. The philosophy of natural childbirth is that giving birth is not a medical procedure but a natural physiological process. The goal of this course is to inform the mother and her support person about the birth process in order to empower them to make informed choices. This will enable them to approach the birth of their child with confidence instead of fear and uncertainty. The needs of the participants are best met in this small class setting. The goal is to give each participant as much information as possible in the (approximately) 12 hours we have together so that they can make informed decisions about their care and work with their care providers to create that care. Cost The cost to enroll in the course is $150. Tuition is collected before or at the first class, checks and credit cards are accepted. When & Where The course consists of six sessions, classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9:15 at the Greenhouse Birth Center in Okemos. The course is offered continuously throughout the year with new sessions starting about every seven or eight weeks. Check the GBC calendar or e-mail to find out when new sessions are being offered. Course Content Week One Introductions Discussion: philosophy of birth: role that attitudes and beliefs play; anatomy and physiology of labor and birth.
Week Two Positions for labor/changing positions Pushing Strategies for long, early labor; slow progress; posterior labor Relaxation
Week Three Discussion of labor support/role of support person Eating & drinking Comfort measures Relaxation
Week Four First days and weeks after birth—Mother and baby care Planning for your postpartum period The circumcision decision
Week Five Breastfeeding Vaccinations Calming and Soothing your infant
Week Six Reunion First-hand birth stories told by class alumni
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