Detailed Course Description
Kopa Birth Classes teach 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 birth partners to confidently approach and move through labor.
Our intention is to empower the birthing person and birth partner to have a positive memory of their childbirth journey.
The birthing couple will be able to identify the 4 Stages of Labor and how to effectively respond to each with practical coping techniques
- Deep Relaxation Practice through guided imagery and positive affirmations
- Breathing Techniques and Strategies including vocalization
- Positions for Comfort and Labor Progression, Pushing Positions that minimize tearing
- Five Sensory Focus & other non-pharmacological options for pain management
- Common Hospital Procedures Medical Interventions (fetal monitoring, IV’s, induction, augmentation, assisted delivery and cesarean birth)
- Pain Management Options including medications, epidurals and nitrous oxide
- How to Communicate Effectively, with the hospital staff and your doctor or midwife
- Birth Plans vs Birth Preferences List
Confident Breastfeeding 2.5 Hour Class prepares you for a successful lactation journey. You’ll learn how to build a healthy milk supply, notice hunger cues, confirm evidence of milk transfer,
detect symptoms of breastfeeding malfunction, gain insight to breastfeeding accessories, learn best timing to begin pumping and introducing pumped breastmilk by bottle-feed as well as
learn multiple nursing holds and positions for comfort, prevent sore nipples with proper asymmetrical latch.