INVESTING WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS

Part 1: Thursday January 9th from 6pm-8:30pm Labor Comfort Measures and Hospital Tour This free in person birth class is open to all wherever you plan to give birth. We'll talk about: birth physical and emotional changes comfort measures you can do at home and throughout labor. No matter what your plan is for comfort, it's good to have skills you can use anywhere! Medical comfort measures - like epidurals and medications- will be covered in Part 2. You'll have a chance to learn and practice positions, hands on skills, time contractions, and understand more of the process of birth. Open to all regardless of planned place of birth. Getting familiar with the hospital can help you feel more comfortable during birth. Part 1 Developing Comfort Measures in Glenn Miller Conference room by Labor and Delivery Learn more about supports for birth and beyond here- Newborn - First 5 Mendocino …

Part 2 - Thursday January 16 from 6pm- 8:30pm: All About Labor and Birth Here about when to come to your planned birthplace Learn about medical comfort measures - like epidurals- and other interventions you may be offered. When you know your options, you have them! Part 3 Thursday January 23rd from 6pm- 8:30pm Focus on parenting your newborn and postpartum self care in the Main Conference Room, near the Cafeteria We'll talk about the: Golden Hour after birth Baby care and medical care Breastfeeding and lactation Taking care of yourself and your postpartum care. Supports for new parents like home visiting,  postpartum doulas, and lactation consultants. Next series will be offered in October. Dates will be posted here in September. Through this series, we'll cover a wide range of topics including pregnancy, childbirth, and what to expect during the early stages of your baby's life. We will share valuable …