Labor Comfort & Birth Partner Support Class

In this two-hour course, participants will learn expert techniques to manage contractions, and pain throughout the labor process. From early labor at home to the final pushes at the hospital, participants will learn:

• Breathing patterns, focal points, and body positioning techniques.
• Pain management and comfort tools, including acupressure, hypnotherapy, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy.
• Inspirational mantras to help manage pain, increase focus, and gain encouragement.
• Birth partners will learn how to support moms with love during labor with patience, eye contact, nonverbal cues, and when to change routines.
• Each participant will receive printable birth partner support and a labor comfort checklist.
• 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the class begins.

For more information and to request accommodation, email shopecross@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-508-0741.

Instructor Bio:

Kayann Stephens is a licensed registered nurse, who has worked with the top OB and midwife practices throughout the tri-state. She brings her expertise in pregnancy and childbirth to the Family Wellness Suites.

Event Sponsor:

NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support. Visitors can get help avoiding eviction, enrolling in health insurance and finding a job.

Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center hosts a variety of programs and activities focused on the health and wellness of Bronx residents. Our clinical partners also offer primary care services. The Action Center is part of the City's effort to promote health equity and reduce health disparities in the neighborhood.

Interpretation services are available upon request. Please submit requests no later than 72 hours before the event to shopecross@health.nyc.gov.

可应要求提供口译服务。请在不晚于活动开始前的 72 小时提交要求至 shopecross@health.nyc.gov。

Se dispone de servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Por favor, envíe su solicitud como mínimo 72 horas antes del evento a shopecross@health.nyc.gov.

Interprétation disponible sur demande. Veuillez soumettre vos demandes au minimum 72 heures avant l'événement à shopecross@health.nyc.gov.