Next Series July 7th to August 11th 2010
Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Register at the College of the Rockies Fernie Campus
Prenatal Wisdom: Choices in Childbirth was designed by Angie Evans a Doula and student Midwife in Canmore, Alberta. www.angieevans.ca This is a six week course divided into two hour classes with a focus on labour and delivery.
Week 1 – Intro & Early Info
Introduction
What is a Doula?
Take Responsiblity for your health
Basic Nutrition
Week 2 – Labour Prep
Basic physiology of pregnancy
Labour prep
Exercise – physical, mental
Due dates & “need” for induction
Natural methods of induction vs. pharmaceutical
Importance of quiet calm environment
Signs of labour & when to go to hospital
Week 3 – Labour
Detailed explanation of 3 stages
Purpose of pain
Sounds and movements to decrease pain
What to do when things aren’t going “right”
Perineum care
Week 4 – Intervention & Practice
Continue labour if necessary
Teach and practice massage & counter-pressure techniques
Cascade of intervention
Interventions & pain relief drugs; why used, benefits and side-effects. SCOG guidelines
Gentle welcome for baby
“Wish I’d Known” sheet
Week 5 – Hospital Visit
Room tour
Go over equipment
Caesarean
Newborn procedures
Week 6 – Postpartum
Post-partum care of mama
Baby blues vs. postpartum depression
Sacred space & bonding time: List on door, visitors
Sleep deprivation
Normal newborn behaviors
Attachment parenting
Newborn care
Breastfeeding
Closing