Knowledge is empowering! Many people put more thought into purchasing a new cell phone or computer than they do into their birth choices and interventions. My goal is to create a fully informed consumer, capable of sorting through the decisions surrounding labor, birth and early parenting.

Classes will include:

• Coping techniques for labor--the pros and cons of each method
• The process of labor & birth--knowledge is empowering
• Informed consent & refusal--what are your rights as a patient?
• The care of newborns--how-to's for new parents plus what is normal & what isn't
• Breastfeeding success--up-to-date information & support for working & stay-at-home moms
• Postpartum care & recovery-pampering for moms & planning for life's little changes
• Writing your birth preferences--planning the 'perfect' birth and coping when it's not!
• The hormones of labor and birth--learn how this perfect design bonds mother & baby and how our birth choices can 'turn off' the flow
• Learn what evidence-based research says about interventions & the 'domino effect'
• National statistics show 1 in 3 mothers will experience a cesarean birth- how can you significantly reduce your chances?

BirthWise classes are now offered through Southwest Georgia Technical College and are $75 per couple. The upcoming 6 week series will begin Monday,February 8th at 6:30 PM. Register NOW by calling 229-227-2579. Please bring a pillow to class.