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. A review and practice session of relaxation, breathing, and pushing techniques is held, as well as a lunchtime discussion about the impact of an additional child on the family. A tour of the Hospital Center's birthing rooms and postpartum areas is included. Class size is limited to six couples. The course instructor is a certified childbirth educator, labor and delivery nurse, and VBAC mother of two.