Childbirth Education (Lamaze)
10/17/2015 08:50 AM - 10/17/2015 03:15 PM
This series of three classes is offered to mothers and fathers who deliver at Joint Township Hospital. Pre-registration is required, so please contact the OB Department at 419-394-3335, Ext. 2419.
During childbirth education, our goal is to help the mother and her support person have a better understanding of labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Childbirth education classes are held every month. Weekday class consists of two consecutive Wednesday evening classes from 6-8:30 pm. The weekend class is one, all-day Saturday from 8:50a.m.-3:15p.m. Topics covered include:
Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Warning Signs
5 P’s of Labor
Stages of Labor
Roles of the coach throughout each Stage
Breathing Techniques
Pain Management
Labor Interventions
Labor Rehearsal/Stations
A birth Film
Caesarean Birth
Tour of the Birthing Center
Labor Review
Baby Care
Postpartum Care
Parenting Skills
Breast/Bottle Feeding