Exceptional Beginnings

Doula & Childbirth Education Services- in Central VA

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Course Overview
 
"What will I learn in your class??"
As a general idea the following is an overview of our Childbirth Education Class, however we can promise you that the experience you take from this and the relationships you will form will far exceed this list!
 
  • Stages of Labor
  • Breathing Patterns for Labor
  • Relaxation techniques and visualization
  • Hospital Procedures
  • Labor Support
  • Positions for a successful labor
  • Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy and postpartum
  • Possible problems in labor
  • How to prepare a birth plan (options in labor)
  • Pain relief
  • Comfort measures
  • Postpartum care
  • Breastfeeding

 

Private classes and be customized to fit a couples desired needs and

group classes have open discussion times to focus on personal questions or concerns that couples may have.

 

In addtion, anyone involved in our Childbirth Education Classes has full access to our extensive Lending Library!

 

All Childbirth Education course all taught by Amanda Myers-Ramirez. 

Amanda is the owner of Exceptional Beginnings Doula and Childbirth Education Services.

She is also a trained doula (DONA), a trained Lamaze &

Passion for Birth Childbirth Educator, and a mom!