BPCC CLASSES:

Early Pregnancy & Preparation               $29

In this class you will learn: questions to ask your doctor and hospital; what happens if you and your doctor don’t agree on something; what is happening to your body and is there anything you can do to help; prenatal exercise to help prepare for childbirth; nutrition; pregnancy fears and questions; options and decisions you can start thinking about now.   Recommended Book:  The Pregnancy Book by Sears & Sears

It’s Your Birth, Have It Your Way             $49

This class will help you discover the options that you have during labor and delivery.  We will also discuss how to communicate your desires to your doctor and your hospital.  You will learn about birthing plans and having a back-up plan “B” and even a plan “C”.  Options that will be discussed include: wearing your own clothing, IVs, eating & drinking, inductions, episiotomies, rupture of membranes, types of fetal monitoring, medications available, various positions, moving around, bonding, cord blood banking, newborn procedures and your birth team.

Recommended Book:  The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

Epidurals and Other  Medications  for Labor      $29

In this class we will discuss the pros and cons of epidurals and other medications along with the side effects, so you can make an informed choice when the time comes. 

Ways to Reduce your chances of having a C-Section  $29

We will discuss things you can do to lessen your chances of having a cesarean surgical birth.  Topics will include: VBAC, induction, optimal fetal positioning, preparation for birth, normal labor and normal variations of labor, medications, your support team, questions to ask your doctor, a question and answer time.

Comfort Measures for Labor & Delivery         $49

This class will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice.  It will start with an overview of the stages of labor, some of the common variations and what to expect in labor.  Why is there pain in labor, what is it like, and what can you do about it?  Some of the topics include:  labor and delivery positions, breathing and relaxation techniques, factors that affect pain, optimal fetal positioning, who to have on your support team, doulas, what to take to the hospital with you, and creating the environment you want.  Recommended Book:  The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin

Preparing for Postpartum                      $39

This class will help you prepare now for the first few months after your baby is born.  Topics will include: who will help you, how much help will you need, when will you ever rest, what can dad do to help, baby blues, postpartum depression, meals, cleaning, what will your baby need, feeding, diapering, cloth diapers, finding a pediatrician and basic newborn care.