Included in this course is one evening of films and discussion on prepared birth and cesarean birth. It is not necessary to notify the office which film night you choose. In July and August, the films are shown on two Tuesday nights each month. This enriched Lamaze TM course is specifically designed for families expecting twins or more in order to promote healthy pregnant lifestyles, to decrease stress, and to provide information about the physical and emotional challenges of a multiples pregnancy and birth. Breathing and relaxation techniques are taught, which will be beneficial concerning the variations possible in labor, delivery, and recovery.
Attendance is encouraged during the latter part of the second trimester of pregnancy.
The course offers a review and practice session of the relaxation, breathing, and pushing techniques. Discussions cover the differences between a first and subsequent pregnancies, including the labor and delivery and the impact of an additional child. A tour of the Hospital Center's birthing rooms and postpartum areas is included. Class size is limited to six couples. The emphasis is on emotional and physical preparation for VBAC labor and birth.