| 2011
Classes offered at
Charleston Birth Place |
January 3 - March 21 |
March 28 - June 13 |
June 20 - September 5 |
September 12 - Nov 28 |
*Mondays 6:30-9:00pm |
| 2010 - 2011
Classes offered at
Charleston Holistic Center |
September 22 - Dec 8 |
February 16 - May 4 |
May 11 - July 27 |
August 3 - October 19 |
*Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm |
Recent Certifications:
Anatomy
and Physiology of Birth
Assistant Labor Coach |
Bradley
Childbirth is a consumer-oriented approach to working naturally
with your body to give birth in a common-sense, relaxed way. The
Bradley classes offered by Lin Cook cover 12 weeks and start approximately
in the woman's 6th month of pregnancy. The course covers numerous
areas of pregnancy and delivery including:
-
nutrition
-
exercise
to make labor easier and shorter
-
coaching skills (including comfort measures that do not involve
drugs)
-
relaxation techniques
-
dealing
with pregnancy discomforts
-
the
mechanics of labor
- how to handle
unexpected situations
- how to choose
a birth team who will work with you without surprises
- writing your
birth plan
- controversial
subjects in obstetrics ~ ultrasound, circumcision and immunization
- basics of
breastfeeding information
- newborn procedures
~ benefit versus risk
- labor rehearsals
- films on
labor and related topics
After all the babies
are born the class enjoys a reunion. |
