CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Many parents choose to attend a childbirth education class in preparation for the labor and birth. These types of classes are valuable in terms of preparing you mentally for the process and experience of birth, introducing you to others anticipating the same transformative experience, and in providing different techniques for pain coping ranging from physical postures to visualization. Before choosing a childbirth class be sure that you check out all your available resources in your area as there are many different types of childbirth education including Lamaze, Hypnobirthing, Hypnobabies, Bradlee Method and traditional childbirth classes offered in most hospitals. Visit www.trianglebirthnetwork.org for a list of available classes in your area.