Regina Perinatal Health Network – 4 Week Prenatal Education Series (Zoom)

Four week online childbirth series (via zoom) designed to provide a solid baseline of education for expectant parents while focusing on many practical and hands-on skills you can benefit from when your labour day arrives. Helps expectant mothers become educated and open-minded so they are better prepared for the day your labour begins. Some of the details of what you can expect in each class include:

Class #1 Intro & Overview

• Fear: Where does it come from
• Impact of birth in the media
• What does normal birth look like
• Informed choice (BRAIN)
• Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative
• Birth plans – pros/cons
• Perinatal Mental Health/Risk Factors/Signs & Symptoms
• Reducing trauma in childbirth

Class #2 Fundamentals of Childbirth

• The 4 P’s of labour
• Birth Hormones
• Anatomy (Uterus/Pelvis)
• Stages of Labour
• Intervention/Procedures
• Due Dates/Induction

Class #3 Pain Relief & Comfort Measures

• Understanding Pain?
• Fear/Tension/Pain Cycle
• Gate Control Theory
• Non-Medical Pain Relief Options
• The Essence of Coping: Three R’s of Labour
• Medical Pain Relief Option
• Labour Positions
• Odd Labour Patterns/Back Labour

Class #4 Preparing for the Postpartum

• The reality of fourth trimester/Baby’s expectations
• Developing reasonable expectations
• Healing and what to expect
• The importance of touch/skin on skin/Other bonding activities
• Perinatal Mental Health/Treatment and Prevention