Lunar Love Perinatal Support

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Childbirth Education for Hospital Births

Prepare for your hospital birth with confidence, knowledge, and a clear understanding of your options. This class explores the stages of labor, comfort and pain management techniques, common medical interventions, and informed decision-making. Parents will learn how to navigate the hospital environment, communicate with their care team, and advocate for a birth experience that reflects their individual needs and preferences.

  • Our comprehensive childbirth education course prepares parents for the physical, emotional, and practical realities of hospital birth. Through evidence-based education, guided discussions, and hands-on activities, you'll explore:

    • Understanding labor and the stages of childbirth

    • Recognizing and managing early labor at home

    • Preparing for the hospital environment

    • Labor comfort techniques and partner support

    • Medical pain management options

    • Common hospital interventions and complications

    • Cesarean birth and unexpected circumstances

    • Informed consent, advocacy, and birth preferences

    • Pushing, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery

    • Newborn care and medical decisions in the hospital

  • Our Childbirth Education for Hospital Births course includes 10 hours of comprehensive instruction, divided into four 2.5-hour sessions. Families can choose from three learning formats:

    • Private Instruction: A personalized four-session series designed for expecting parents and their chosen support person, allowing for individualized discussions, questions, and instruction.

    • Scheduled Group Classes: Join other expecting families for a four-session educational series featuring interactive learning, hands-on activities, and group discussions.

    • Private Group Classes: Gather a group of expecting parents for a privately scheduled four-session series, ideal for friends, family members, or community groups who would like to learn together.

    All three formats cover the same comprehensive curriculum, with opportunities for discussion, practical exercises, and preparation for hospital childbirth.

  • This class is designed for expecting parents planning to give birth in a hospital, whether they're preparing for their first baby or looking for a more informed experience with another birth. It's especially beneficial for families who want to better understand their medical options, feel confident advocating for themselves, and actively participate in decisions throughout labor and delivery.

  • We recommend beginning the course between 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, allowing plenty of time to complete all four sessions before your expected delivery date. However, families at any stage of pregnancy are welcome to inquire about available classes.

  • Absolutely! Birth partners and support people are encouraged to participate in the learning process. Several portions of the course focus on practical ways support people can provide physical comfort, emotional reassurance, and advocacy throughout labor. Each ticket is good for one “team” meaning one pregnant person and whom they have chosen to support them.

  • Yes! Our approach to childbirth education is centered on informed decision-making rather than promoting one particular type of birth. We'll explore medicated and unmedicated comfort options, common medical interventions, cesarean delivery, and how to navigate unexpected changes with knowledge and confidence.

  • Throughout the course, you'll learn how to identify your priorities, communicate your preferences, and prepare for different birth scenarios. We'll also explore creating a flexible birth preferences document and developing a practical plan for managing early labor at home.

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