Childbirth
education

classes empower expectant parents to navigate labor, birth and the early postpartum period with confidence, turning uncertainty into informed decision making and turning fear into empowerment

Olga Proskuryakova, First Class Doulas, Owner

First Class Doulas private in-person (or virtual if you prefer) childbirth classes are carefully designed to prepare you for the birth you desire in the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Divided into two, three hour sessions for a total of six education packed hours you will journey through labor, birth, the postpartum period, newborn care, and infant feeding with a compassionate educator answering all of your questions along the way.

Take comfort in the idea that knowledge is power! Our classes lead families to empowered birth and parenting experiences!

Course content

includes but is not limited to:

Section 1
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Onset of labor
  • Stages and phases of labor
  • Hormonal changes during labor
  • Partner connection and support
  • Comfort measures and positional changes
Section 2
  • Labor induction
  • Medical interventions
  • Pain relief options - medical and non-medical
  • Acupressure and massage techniques
  • The pushing phase
  • Cesarean birth
Section 3
  • The birth of the placenta
  • Perineal repair
  • Postpartum bleeding
  • The postpartum pelvic floor
  • Postpartum mood disorders
  • Overall postpartum recovery
Section 5
  • The Golden Hour - Your baby’s first hour
  • Routine hospital protocol for newborns
  • Intro to breast and bottle feeding
  • Infant bathing and hygiene
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Soothing and comfort techniques for newborns
Section 6
  • The benefits of breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding positions
  • Proper latch technique
  • Alternative feeding methods
  • Signs of a satiated baby
  • Myths about breastfeeding

Hypnobirthing Classes

Hypnobirthing is about releasing fear, and trusting your body’s ability to give birth through visualization, self-hypnosis, and specialized hypnobirthing breathing techniques. 

The focus of the hypnobirthing course is to help the pregnant woman rid themselves of the fear and tension often associated with childbirth, and coming into acceptance of the natural process.

Throughout the course, techniques studied in the field of hypnotherapy are used to assist the woman in learning to enter a state of deep relaxation while maintaining a focused and positive attitude during childbirth.

Research has shown that hypnosis can:

  • Shorten the duration of labor
  • Relieve pain
  • Reduce complications
  • Help your baby become more calm and assist in their adaptation to the outside world post birth.
offered privately

First Class Doulas’ hypnobirthing course

First Class Doulas’ hypnobirthing course is offered privately, with an in-person portion conducted either in the comfort of your home or virtually.

The course consists of 5, 2.5 hour sessions.

Over 5 weeks, your instructor will lead you through exercises to identify fears and release them regarding birth while replacing them with instinctive knowledge and absolute confidence.

  • Unit 1: Building A Positive Expectancy
  • Unit 2: Falling in Love With Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body
  • Unit 3: Advanced Visualization & Deepening
  • Unit 4: Overview of Childbirth, A Labour of Love
  • Unit 5: Birthing: The Final Act, Bonding & Preparing for the 4th Trimester

For your First Class Childbirth Education, contact us today!