Outline & Objectives
Two Day Workshop
Day One 8:00 am – 5:45 pm
Day Two 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 – 10:00 am
Dynamics of Group Learning in Childbirth Education
List four sequential steps in group development
Identify ways to enhance group learning
10:00 – 10:10 am Break
10:10 – 12:00 pm
Teaching Skills for the Childbirth Educator
Discuss importance of knowing own learning style
Identify advantages of immediate application of knowledge
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Healthy Lifestyles
Identify biological changes caused by the stress response
Discuss the ACOG guidelines for exercise during pregnancy
List strategies for teaching nutrition
2:30 – 2:40 pm Break
2:40 – 5:45 pm
Labor Process, Part I
List techniques for teaching normal labor
Discuss benefits of changing positions during labor
Relaxation & Breathing
List benefits of relaxation during labor
Explain two distinct uses of breathing techniques in labor
5:45 pm End
Day Two 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 – 10:00 am
Relaxation & Breathing, Continued
Professional Development in Childbirth Education
Identify and discuss the role of childbirth educators
Discuss how to start-up and market a childbirth class business
10:00 – 10:10 am Break
10:10 – 12:00 pm
Labor Process, Part II
Postpartum, & Breastfeeding
Discuss coping mechanisms to deal with unexpected outcomes
Identify resources for breastfeeding support
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Postpartum, & Breastfeeding, Continued
Teaching from a Risk-Benefit Point of View
Define informed choice
Identify techniques for teaching benefits and risks
2:30 – 2:40 pm Break
2:40 – 4:00 pm
Teaching from a Risk-Benefit Point of View, Continued
Curriculum Development
List four questions educators should ask to determine curriculum
Identify the three domains of learning
4:00 pm End
