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The second you find out you are pregnant or your partner is expecting, you might wonder what you can do to adequately prepare for the delivery of your first child. Although it can seem like an overwhelming prospect, getting ready for your little bundle of joy is easier with the help of a great women’s health clinic and a few courses. Here is a little more information about birth preparation classes, and how they can help you. 

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What Are Birth Preparation Classes? women's health clinic

Traditionally, birth preparation classes were designed to teach new parents and concerned loved ones about the physical act of giving birth. However, modern courses are more all-inclusive, giving parents helpful information on everything from anesthetic options and c-sections to post-partum depression and the first days of living with a new baby at home. Birth preparation classes offered by women’s health clinics are also designed to orient parents to the medical facility, streamlining the birth process. 

How Can Birth Prep Courses Help?

In addition to helping parents wrap their minds around what to expect during the delivery, birth prep courses can also make it easier for people to create a birth plan tailored to their personal preferences. From choosing the right doctor to deciding whether or not to breastfeed, becoming familiar with the available options and having time to ponder them can make the entire birth process less stressful and more enjoyable. 

 

Get ready for one of the biggest adjustments you will make in your life by signing up for birth prep classes at Santiam Hospital. Serving women throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley area, this women’s health clinic can help with everything from primary care and obstetrics to gestational diabetes management and nutritional counseling. To learn more about the services they provide, visit them on the web or call (503) 769-2175.

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