Counter Pressure This father is providing some much needed counter pressure.
A Shoulder to lean on This mom is in transition and is using the father for a supported squat. His closeness is extremely important to this mom.
I am offering a new series called Labor Preparation for Dads. In this short 2 day series, your partner can learn the in's and out's of labor support taught by a certified labor doula. This class is more extensive then the techniques you might learn in childbirth preparation and designed as a supplement to your childbirth preparation class or in addition to the 1 day preparation class I now have available.
We all want our partners to be there 100% for us and they want to be there too, but they might not know the skills and things to say to you during your labor. This class will help teach your partner how to help you and you will both be able to look back on your birth with loving memories of the bond you shared.
In this session you will learn: Comfort measures and techniques Birth plan preparation Positions to help facilitate labor Optimal Fetal Positioning techniques to start at 34 weeks Your choices in childbirth Advocacy How to effectively communicate with hospital staff
This session can be taught in the privacy of your own home or as a group.
*Group sessions begin: Dec 9th & 16th Jan 13th & 20th Feb 17th & 24th Mar 17th & 24th
The best time to start this session is around 32 weeks and preferably after you have completed a childbirth education series at your delivery hospital or private class.
