Childbirth Education, Extensive Resources
for Conception, Pregnancy, and
the Birth of your Child
Learn about preparing for pregnancy, conception, being pregnant and getting through the birthing process using the extensive childbirth education resources on Extending Your Family. Here at Extending Your Family, we want to provide you with a full range of information about having a baby, from the point when you are preparing for conception all the way through adjusting to your new baby in your life after pregnancy.
Our childbirth education information starts with preparing your body for conception and pregnancy. There are articles about achieving conception, signs and symptoms of a successful conception, calculating conception dates and a pregnancy due date, as well as information about figuring the best time for conception.
If you're having trouble conceiving a child, have had a difficult pregnancy in the past, or have fertility issues due to age or other reasons, our childbirth education resources can help you better understand your options for getting pregnant. We discuss the risks of pregnancy in various circumstances and the pros and cons of different means of bringing a child into your family.
Proper prenatal care during pregnancy is essential to having a healthy baby. We provide information on various topics related to pregnancy and prenatal care, including helping you learn about the different stages of pregnancy and what to expect in terms of symptoms and issues that may arise. Our childbirth education can help you recognize danger signs if something is wrong, as well as a roadmap to monitoring your healthy pregnancy.
Childbirth education can help you to develop a routine for healthy prenatal care, including proper nutrition and supplements you may need to maintain your healthy body for you and your baby. We can also help with answers to questions you may have about minimizing various discomforts and symptoms of pregnancy.
As the moment of your baby’s birth approaches, it is natural to feel some nervousness. Your childbirth education should include some kind of classes to prepare you for the actual birthing event. This knowledge can ease your fears about potential problems as well as helping you know what to expect once you go into labor. You should research potential providers carefully and your obstetrician should be able to provide a recommendation in your area as well. With the increasing use of the Internet, online membership sites and video and audio courses are becoming popular too.
You have options with regard to the actual method of giving birth. Our childbirth education has information about your options and the pros and cons of each type. We also have information about exercises and stretches you can do to prepare yourself for the birthing experience.
Once your new baby has arrived, you’ve got lots of time during those sleepless nights with your new child to turn your attention to recovering from pregnancy. Our childbirth education can help with tips on recovery, suggestions for postpartum exercises to regain your body’s original shape and tone, and help with safe weight loss. Losing extra pregnancy pounds can be difficult after nine months of carrying your child to term, especially after all of those late night cravings!
Adjusting to a new Baby
Now that you’ve got a newborn in the house, your life’s rituals will change considerably. Childbirth education can extend even into these exciting times with tips on handling the changes to your life and information on
caring for a newborn. We also include information about premature babies and care for them, since having a premature newborn adds a whole level of complexity to newborn care.
Check out our various resources on childbirth education, spanning the broad range of topics from preparing for pregnancy and conception, to managing your pregnancy and preparing for your baby’s birth, to recovering from your pregnancy and adapting to your newborn child. We wish you the best success in your new adventure and hope you have a happy, healthy baby in the end.