This class is designed for parents who are new to the Lamaze method. Together we will cover:

• Anatomy review
• When to call the doctor or midwife
• When to come to the hospital
  or birthing center
• Hospital care – what it does and
  doesn't cover in today's world
• Pain management – with and
  without medication
• How to create a customized and
  realistic birth plan
• Identifying your immediate physical
  needs after birth

• Anatomy review
• Effacement and dilation – what do
  they mean for you
• Guided imagery - its role now and later
• Real labor vs. false labor
• Medical interventions – understanding
  them and how to minimize them
• What you need to do before you come
  to the hospital or birthing center