Kopa Birth Saturday Intensive Class

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Kopa Birth classes use an integrative approach to childbirth. The combination of coping skills presented during class – mindfulness techniques, meditation techniques, breathing techniques, movement and labor positions, and pressure/massage techniques – equip women and partners to confidently approach and move through labor. The goal for each class is to provide a rich toolbox so women and their birth partners may work together to achieve an empowered and positive birthing experience.

The birthing couple will be able to identify the components of the 4 Stages of Labor and how to effectively respond with practical coping techniques

Deep relaxation practice through guided imagery and positive affirmations

Breathing techniques including vocalization

Positions for Comfort and Labor Progression, Pushing Positions

Utilizing 5 Sensory Techniques, Rhythmic Activities & other non-pharmacological options for pain management

Common hospital procedures, including IVs and fetal monitoring

How to communicate successfully with the hospital staff and your doctor or midwife

Birth Plans vs Birth Preference as well as, Informed Consent versus Informed Choice & utilizing the Shared-Decision Making model

Common medical interventions including, induction, augmentation, amniotomy, episiotomy, restricted movement & oral intake, assisted delivery and cesarean birth

Pharmacological pain management options

Postpartum Doulas are more commonplace in Canada
February 28, 2019

Kopa Birth Saturday Intensive Class

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