Preparing for Childbirth

Come prepared to ask questions, learn how your body and the hospital system intersect, and leave with a clearer understanding of your options and more confidence in your ability to meet whatever your birth brings.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand your body. Learn what’s happening physiologically during labor and birth.
• Know the terrain. Recognize the stages and phases of labor and what they may look and feel like.
• Build your toolkit. Explore practical ways to cope with the different phases of labor.
• Understand your options. Learn about common hospital interventions, why they may be offered, and what to consider when making decisions.
• Make a plan that matters. Create a birth plan that communicates your priorities—and learn how to use it as a tool for conversation with your care team.