OB Education Class: Your Essential Guide to a Healthy Journey (FREE Video & Live Class)

Before you embark on this incredible journey, it’s important to equip yourself with knowledge and understanding. Our OB education class offers you the opportunity to learn valuable insights that will help you make the most out of your prenatal care experience. It will cover a wide range of topics, including hospital choice, prenatal care, testing options, safe medications and so much more. We believe that informed and proactive care is the foundation for a healthy pregnancy, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. The class is presented by our nursing staff and is offered via zoom several times a month. It is free and lasts about 45 minutes. You can register by contacting our office. Participating in this live class where you can engage directly with our experts and fellow expectant parents gives you the added benefit of real-time interaction and personalized support. The class will present information found in our Pregnancy Guide book. You can use this book to follow along in the class. A hardcopy of the book will be provided to you at your first prenatal visit. You are also more than welcome to pick up a hard copy from the office prior to the virtual class You can navigate the full video here: Chapter 1 Intro to Class 00:00 - Overview Chapter 2 Your Providers & Call Schedule 1:00 - Overview Chapter 3 General Office & Hospital Information 2:05 - Location Information 3:28 - How to Reach us Chapter 4 Your Appointments and Ultrasounds 4:09 - Appointment Schedule Chapter 5 Genetic Testing 6:41 - Overview 7:05 - NIPT 7:40 - Carrier Screening 8:55 - Advanced Testing Chapter 6 Routine Lab Testing 9:12 - Routine Testing 9:47 - Urine Testing 10:21 - RH Factor Chapter 7 Vaccinations 11:36 - Intro 11:52 - TDAP Vaccine 12:29 - Flu Vaccine 12:42 - Maternal RSV Vaccine 13:05 - Covid Vaccine Chapter 8 Safe Medications & Nutrition 13:29 - Intro 13:47 - Heartburn 14:11 - Constipation 14:50 - Seasonal Allergies 15:19 - Leg Cramps 15:45 - Headaches 16:21 - Nutrition and Healthy Weight 17:37 - Prenatal Vitamins 17:50 - Key Nutrients 18:07 - Special Diets Chapter 9 Foods to Avoid 18:50 - Intro 19:44 - Deli Meats 20:07 - Raw Eggs 20:19 - Toxoplasmosis 20:28 - Caffeine Chapter 10 Common Pregnancy Questions 20:52 - Intro 20:59 - Fetal Movement in Pregnancy 21:56 - Sleeping positions in Pregnancy 22:36 - Travel in Pregnancy 22:57 - Pets in the home 23:17 - Salon Treatments 23:29 - Hot Tubs 23:39 - Exercise 24:11 - Sex During Pregnancy 24:28 - Dental Care Chapter 12 Alcohol & Smoking 24:45 - Overview Chapter 13 When to call the office 25:41 - Overview Chapter 14 Preparing for Labor & Delivery 27:17 - Overview 27:46 - Birth Plan 28:22 - Prepare for Newborn Care 29:08 - Birth Classes 29:38 - Cord Blood Banking 30:12 - Breastfeeding Chapter 15 - Labor and Delivery 30:30 - How do I know I am in labor? 31:48 - Induction 32:30 - Pain Management 33:25 - Cesarean Section 33:49 - VBAC 34:01 - Care immediately following delivery 34:14 - Circumcision Chapter 16 - Postpartum Care and Recovery 34:45 - Intro 34:56 - Postpartum Visits 35:26 - Important to know 36:21 - Postpartum Mental Health 37:16 - Breastfeeding 37:53 - Conclusion