Time Topic

: 10 Introduction

UNIT 1: LABOR AND BIRTH | STAGES OF LABOR

Activities

Suggested Resources

: 10

Introductions

• Get to know each other.

Discussion

• Parents share: names, baby info( due date, baby #), __________________

• Instructor: introduce yourself and your experience, certification( s) and philosophy.

• Warm-up activity: ______________________________

• NPB books for parents

• Warm-up activity

• Dry erase markers

• White Board

• Device to show PowerPoint

Course Goals & Overview

• Identify important topics and desired outcomes.

• Give an overview of the class session( s).

4:00 Unit 1: Labor and Birth

2:00 Section 1: Stages of Labor

: 05

Opening Activity

• Tips for Navigating Pregnancy and Birth

Discussion

• Ask parents to share their goals for this class and write them on the white board.

• Briefly share the topics you will cover, breaks, bathroom location, etc.

Preview

Discussion

• Ask parents: What are the keys to a happy, healthy birth experience?

• Discuss tips for helping them prepare for their birth experience.

• Warm-up activity

• NPB Welcome page

• NPB PPT slides 5 – 6

• Exploring Emotions handout

: 05	A Healthy Pregnancy • Caring for yourself • Pregnancy dates	Discussion • Discuss steps parents can take to stay as healthy as possible. • Briefly brainstorm ways to bond with baby during pregnancy.	• NPB pg 2 • NPB PPT slides 7 – 9 • Understanding Pregnancy poster • Pregnancy Scenarios activity
: 05	Your Body in Pregnancy • Pregnancy anatomy • Weight gain	Discussion • Use review handout or visual aids to define pregnancy and birth anatomy. • Point out how weight gain is distributed throughout the body and good nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy.	• NPB pg 3 • NPB PPT slide 10 • Anatomy visual aids • Anatomy Review handout • Weekly Diet Checklist handout
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