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Alexandria
Silver Spring MD
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Single Mom Childbirth & Baby Care Class* Thursday June 6 to June 20 * Hybrid Class

June 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Who it’s for: Single Moms or women whose partner is not available for birth, our “Solo Moms”. This class is not for couples. But, Moms may bring whoever will be a support person at the birth of their baby.

Details: This three-week course is to help single mom or “solo” moms enter into motherhood with confidence. Course topics include:
1st Week - Childbirth Class

• Pregnancy changes before and during labor and, Laboring at home when in Early Labor
• Routine hospital procedures for most DC Area Hospitals
• Discussing various Medical pain relief options: epidurals and narcotics
• Review Cesarean Procedures in most hospitals

2nd Week – Comfort Measures and Relaxation Techniques  
• Practicing Comfort measures: how to cope with contractions through breathing and relaxation
• Practicing various birth and pushing techniques
• How to recover during the postpartum period
• Mom’s support person should attend to become familiar with comfort measures.
3rd Week - Baby Care and Breastfeeding Basics
• Procedures following the baby’s birth
• Understanding normal newborn characteristics
• Bathing, diapering, burping, holding, and swaddling
• Learn breastfeeding techniques for successful latching

Fee: $200 for each Mom






Details

Date:
June 6
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Live Webinar with Instructor
Virtual
Alexandria, VA 22314 United States
Phone:
7037392831