Hospital Birthing - Natural Childbirth - Birthing Multiples - Waterbirthing
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CECP Classes
CECP Prepared Childbirth Classes are designed to provide the best up to date audio/visual presentation and in depth instruction on preparing for childbirth. Classes are interactive and include prenatal exercise, prenatal massage, and time devoted for practice of relaxation techniques for labor. CECP believes that labor coaches are true partners in the labor process; therefore, class instruction and practice are geared to promote and strengthen teamwork between mom and coach. All CECP childbirh class participants receive a comprehensive course workbook written by nationally respected childbirth educators, a CECP lecture guide with space for note taking, and a beautiful certificate upon completion of the course.
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NEW! OUR HAPPY BIRTHING DAY CHILDBIRTH CLASS GIFT CERTIFICATES
A childbirth class gift certificate makes a wonderful and unique baby shower present. CECP also provides a beautiful bouquet of flowers on the first day of class with our compliments!
For information, please complete the online registration interest form and provide your (purchaser) contact information, our customer service representative will then contact you and assist you with your gift certificate purchase.
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| Professional In-Home AssessmentsCECP's pediatric assessment service provides an in-home Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) for the early identification and intervention of developmental delays in infants and children. This service is provided by referral from a pediatrician only. |
| Postpartum In-Home VisitThis service provides an in-home visit by a registered nurse for newborn care and breastfeeding support. |
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PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS OFFERINGS
Prepared Childbirth Class Offerings
• Three day, Four day and Five day Prepared Childbirth Classes
• Two day Refresher Childbirth Class - for those who have given birth previously
• Early Pregnancy Childbirth Class Series - One class day per month for five months |
All Classes are by Private In-Home Instruction
We are happy to provide evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. All class appointments are three hours in duration. Generally, appointments are scheduled for one day a week unless otherwise specified. However, we will work with you to try to accommodate your preferred schedule. When scheduling appointments, please keep in mind that your class should be completed at least two weeks before your due date.
Newborn Care Class
Included free with all classes except for Refresher Childbirth Classes and the three week Childbirth Class. The Newborn Care Class can be taken as a separate class without registering for a childbirth class. |
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Aternative & Specialized Birth Preperation Classes
These classes are for Natural Childbirth, Waterbirthing, and Birthing Multiples (Twins and Triplets).
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PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS INFORMATION
Teaching Methods Utilized to Enhance Your Class Experience
CECP Prepared Childbirth Classes for Waterbirthing and Prepared Childbirth Classes for Multiples uses audio/visual presentations and course materials specific for these special classes.
Natural childbirth and Waterbirth preparation classes provide more instruction and practice time devoted to autogenic relaxation techniques and emphasis on prenatal massage, guided imagery, visualization and more. Four week classes are recommended for Natural Childbirth Preparation, and five week classes are recommended for Waterbirth preparation.
Prepared Childbirth Classes for the hearing impaired or deaf are specially enhanced with the use of ASL and captioned visual media, illustrated posters, animated teaching materials, and emphasis on interactive teaching and demonstrations. Clients may also choose to utilize ITTY or provide their own interpreter to enhance their class experience.
A mock labor and delivery practice is incorporated in all Prepared Childbirth Classes. A simulated practice for newborn care is provided in four and five week childbirth classes.
Prepared Childbirth Class Topics
(Note: Specific variations apply to the course materials utilized for alternative birthing methods).
I. History of Childbirth
II. Maintaining Optimal Health During Pregnancy
III. Communicating with Your Health Care Provider
IV. Your Body Uniquely Designed to Give Birth
V. Why You Feel The Way You Do - Discomforts of Pregnancy
VI. Nutrition
VII. Prenatal Exercise (with practice time)
VIII. Relaxation Techniques (with practice time)
IX. Relaxation Breathing and Timing Contractions
X. Stages of Labor
XI. Variations in Labor
A. Induction
B. Augmentation
XII. Pain Management and Coping Skills for Labor
XIII. Delivery
XIV. Variations in Delivery
A. Forceps Delivery
B. Vacuum Extraction
C. Episiotomy
XV. Cesarean Section
XVI. Vaginal Delivery after Cesarean Section
XVII. Postpartum Care
XVIII. My Newborn
A. Birthing Center and Hospital Procedures,
B. Infant Bonding through Skin-to-Skin Time
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NEWBORN CARE CLASS INFORMATION
Class Topics
I. The Newborn At Home
A. Care: Bathing, diapering, swaddling, umbilical cord care
B. Feeding: Breastfeeding, bottle feeding
C. Safety Issues
II. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Precautions
III. Newborn Jaundice
IV. Effective Communication with Your Pediatrician
V.Maintaining Infant Wellness
A. Pediatric Appointments
B. Immunizations
C. Signs and Symptoms of Possible Illness
VI. Your Infant
A. Infant Development
B. Infant Behavioral Cues
VII. Parenting
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CALENDAR
(See Monthly Calendar of Classes, Events and Workshops)
Registration Process for Classes & Services
For interest in registering for a class or service, please go to the Registration Page. After completing and submitting the form, you will be contacted by a CECP staff person and personally assisted.
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