In-person
Prenatal CLASS

Understanding Your Pelvic Floor: Gain a clear understanding of the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor muscles, and their importance in overall health.

Identifying Symptoms: Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse.

Easy and Effective Exercises: Master targeted exercises and techniques to strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles, improving their function and resilience.

Postpartum Recovery: Understand the changes that occur in the pelvic floor during and after pregnancy, and how to support your recovery postpartum.

Breastfeeding Basics: Understand the fundamentals of breastfeeding, including proper latch techniques, positioning, and frequency of feeds.

Overcoming Common Challenges: such as sore nipples, engorgement, and mastitis, with practical solutions and expert advice.

Pumping and Storing Milk: Get detailed instructions on how to pump, store, and handle breast milk safely, ensuring your baby always has access to nourishment. Bring your pump for a personalized guidance!

Bottle Feeding and Formula: Learn about alternative feeding options, including bottle feeding and formula, and how to combine them with breastfeeding if desired.

Understanding Postpartum Emotions: Learn about the common emotional experiences in the postpartum period, including the "baby blues," postpartum depression, and anxiety.

Knowing what's normal: Identify the signs and symptoms of postpartum mental health issues, and understand when to seek professional help.

Coping Strategies for Expectations vs. New Reality: Discover effective coping mechanisms and self-care practices to manage stress, anxiety, and depression,

Impact on Relationships: Explore how the arrival of a new baby can affect relationships with partners, family, and friends. Learn strategies to maintain strong, healthy connections and how to communicate your needs or when you need help.

Coping Measures: Discover effective comfort techniques, including breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and positioning options to manage pain and discomfort during labor.

‍Partner Support: Equip your birth partner with tools and strategies to provide effective support throughout labor and delivery, or learn more about why you might need a birth doula.

‍Medical Interventions: Learn about common medical procedures that may be offered during labor and delivery, empowering you to make informed decisions.

‍Birth Preferences: Explore how to create a birth plan or preferences document that reflects your wishes and priorities for labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

‍Labor Positions: Practice various labor positions and movements that can facilitate progress and comfort during childbirth, adapting to your unique needs and preferences.

Healing and Recovery: Learn about the natural healing process, including the timeline, what's normal and what to expect during each stage.

‍Physical Rehabilitation and Therapy: Discover safe and effective exercises to strengthen your core, pelvic floor, and overall body, helping you regain strength and mobility.

‍Nutrition and Hydration: Understand the importance of nutrition and hydration in postpartum recovery, and learn how to fuel your body for optimal healing and energy.

‍Scar and Wound Care: Understand the importance of postpartum medical checkups and what to discuss with your healthcare provider to ensure a healthy recovery.

Building a Support System: Learn how to build and utilize a support system of family, friends, and professionals to aid in your recovery journey.
Start building your village!

We are taking in feedback from our mom community and will host rotating topics, such as:
- prenatal and postpartum fitness
- nourishing diets
- finding childcare
- returning to work
- navigating medical leave policies
- infant CPR and safety
- how to maximize sleep