Birthing Basics
Feel more confident and prepared for your upcoming delivery as you gain a deeper understanding of the childbirth experience.
(Includes 4+ hours of content plus worksheets, a hospital packing list, and tips for preparing your home for baby!)
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Hi, I’m Lisa
I have been interested in birth since I was 6 years old. It was at 6 that I remember finding out a friends mother was an OB/GYN and around the same time my little sister was born. It left an imprint that would greatly shape my adult life.
I now work as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women's Health providing prenatal care and caring for women throughout their life. I am also a wife and mother of three.
After spending years answering the questions of friends and patients on an individual level I realized that my personal and professional experience made me uniquely equipped to address the needs of expectant couples. I founded Sweet Pea to round out the prenatal experience and deliver this educational service in a patient friendly way.
Your prenatal visits are focused on monitoring your health and the well-being of your unborn baby. Couples however need so much more than blood pressure and weight checks to feel ready for the birth experience.
I strive to be your trustworthy resource and hope to instill you with the confidence you need to have the best birth possible.
This course will include:
A review of the terms used in the labor and delivery setting so that you will understand how your body is changing and your labor is progressing.
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Relaxation tips and techniques, including breathing techniques, that reduce your fear and help you feel less pain.
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Partner support ideas so that you will be an active part of the birth experience.
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A review of hospital procedures so that there are no surprises when you have your baby.
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A discussion about the pros and cons of each major pain medication option so you are able to make an informed decision.
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Discussion about the variations in labor so that you better understand your doctors recommendations.
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A review of postpartum care so you understand the goals of your recovery and warning signs to look for.
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Cesarean sections will be reviewed so you understand why and how they may happen.
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I will cover your initial days at home and review self care suggestions to improve your recovery.
Course Curriculum
“We really liked the class. Perfect overview and calmed my fears about a few things. Lisa had a very calming way she presented information that I’m sure put all us first time moms at ease. I can tell Lisa was probably a fantastic labor and delivery nurse. We were looking for high level overview of the birthing and labor process and what happens after. Lisa gave us good factual information with some personal stories along the way about her own experiences. Overall I would highly recommend this class to any first time mom.”
— K.D.
What Students Are Saying:
"my husband and I just finished all the online modules for childbirth and infant care, and we thought they were great! I'll be honest, I was a little nervous about whether we'd get the same kind of learning out of a virtual course as we would in person, but we really learned a ton -- the courses are very thorough, the visuals and demonstration videos were very helpful, and the platform is easy to use."
-C.C.
“I would highly recommend Sweet Pea Prep for anyone looking for a down-to-earth, realistic, thorough and clear guide to labor, infant care and breastfeeding. Lisa Holloway has a welcoming demeanor that made my husband and I instantly feel comfortable and less overwhelmed by all the things to learn about having a baby! The sessions kept my attention and made me feel much more informed and ready, and I especially appreciated Lisa's calming and non-judgemental attitude and sense of humor. The classes helped me remember the essentials before having a baby without making me feel overwhelmed by information. I would recommend this to anyone!"
-A.G.
Considering An Unmedicated Birth?
While Birthing Basics will teach you what EVERY woman needs to know to have a birth of any type, a woman hoping to have an unmedicated birth should add on Unmedicated Birth to enhance her learning. Birthing Basics and Unmedicated Birth are the perfect companion courses and NOW you can buy them together at a discount!