At the Regina Perinatal Health Network
we’re very focused on creating new ways
families can access education and support.
We’re also committed to improving birth
outcomes and overall satisfaction as we
know women tend to walk away from their
birth feeling positive if they felt like they
understood what was happening to them
and that they had choices along the way.

This brand new childbirth series is
designed to provide a solid baseline of
education for expectant parents while focusing on many practical and hands- on skills couples can benefit from when their labour day arrives.
Our goal is to help you become educated and open-minded so you're better prepared for the day your labour begins.

Below are some of the details of what you can expect in each class:

Class 1: Welcome/Overview

-Introductions and goal setting
-Current birth culture (Fear and where it comes
from)
-Common misconceptions in the media
-Communicating your needs
-Birth plans (Pros & Cons)

Class 2: Fundamentals of Childbirth

-Anatomy (understanding your body)
-Stages of labour (what to expect)
-Pain management
-Hormones
-Due Dates/Inductions (what to expect)

Class 3: Hands-on Comfort Measures

-Position changes
-Odd labour patterns/ overcoming back labour
-How to get through transition
-Epidurals (How to keep moving with one/How to avoid one if you wish)
-Alternative health care providers (Massage, Chiropractic, Physio etc)

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
-Maternal mental health /Risk factors/Signs & Symptoms