Classes

Our classes are designed to provide busy families with a customized educational experience.

Whether you're getting ready to bring your first baby home, or you're simply wanting a refresher class, Expecting Joy provides a range of class offerings to help you be informed and confident going into your birth and beyond.

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Is the end of your pregnancy sneaking up on you and you’re afraid your baby will be born before you can complete a 6 weekly class?
Are you and your partner finding it challenging to come up with a night that works for a weekly class?
Is your partner apprehensive about participating in a group class because ….. (fill in the blank!)?
Do you have a ton of questions and would like personal attention rather then being part of a big group?
Already have a child and looking for a refresher?

If you answer YES to any of these questions, then we’d love to chat about how we can assist you in preparing for your birth.

Our Educational Philosophy

We’ll cover the mechanics of birth as well as the less tangible, emotional aspects of this timeCaters to a variety of learning styles balancing evidence-based practice and holistic approaches.
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Topics Covered

‍This class will equip you to approach your last days of pregnancy, birth, and the precious newborn period with the skills and confidence you need:

Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth – Knowledge helps eliminate fear and instills confidence
Comfort measures – What works for you?
The 3 R’s – rhythm, ritual, rest.
Reducing labor pain
Am I in labor?
Stages of labor and comfort measures.
Birth options, birth plans, and preparing for the unexpected in labor
The 3rd trimester- nutrition, exercise, and nesting.
The fear cycle- learning to trust your body and understanding the birth process
Newborn traits and breast feeding – what to expect postpartum, the transition to parenthood.

Childbirth Education

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Newborn Education

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Breastfeeding

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