An intervention is anything that interferes with the natural progression of labour and birth. Interventions are not good or bad…. They have their place, but they are way overused as a matter of routine in the North American medical model.

This can be a scary topic – it’s one of the most common complaints about prenatal classes. In this class, interventions are covered in a way that’s empowering and will help you to make informed choices. The class starts with a discussion of patient rights and  decision-making.

For each medical intervention, learn: 

• What it is
• When/why it might be used 
• Benefits & risks 
• Alternatives & options 

This class covers common birth interventions:

• Fetal monitoring – external, internal, continuous and spot monitoring
• Cervical checks
• Intravenous
• Catheter (bladder)
• “Breaking the waters”
• Changing the timing / pace of the birth process – induction, augment, and routine practises that slow down labour
• Pain medications
• Episiotomy
• Instrumental/Surgical Delivery – vacuum, forceps, caesarean

You can prepare for your birth, learn important tips, and ask questions – all from the comfort of your home and on your own schedule. Plus, you can email questions as they arise (yes, I’m happy to answer them). 

This is a great class for people who have done a prenatal series that doesn’t cover interventions, such as Hypnobirthing, and as a refresher for repeat-birthers who wish to be up to date on recent practises, policies and research.

Please note: This class on its own is not a full prenatal class. Please see the “Birth Essentials” class, which includes this Interventions Class, if you’re looking for a comprehensive prenatal & birth preparation class. 

$50 

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If you have neither and wish to pay by e-transfer, then please contact me: angie@AngieEvans.ca.