How to birth a baby - Lamaze Jamestown, North Dakota

After having a baby vaginally your pelvic floor can well...be bent out of shape (so to speak). Whether you had an episiotomy, a natural tear, or your perineum stretched beautifully, the muscles have been stretched and damaged and will need some recovery time. Consequences of this damage include urinary incontinence, anal incontinence, perineal pain, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. So how do you get back in shape? Well like any type of training you need to exercise your pelvic floor muscles by doing Kegel exercises!! I found this wonderful site where you can download a cheeky song that gives you full instructions. Do the Kegel! It is a great song that will stay with you to remind you to do your exercises. This applies to pre- and post-natal. Anytime is a good time for Kegel exercises. In my personal experience, I had no idea that you can go to a physical therapist to get help with this problem. For several months I went to Apex Physical Therapy in West Fargo for therapy on

I am starting my first Lamaze class in October. Classes will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown, North Dakota. The class will be one night a week for six weeks. Each class will be 2 hours long (likely 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.). I am still working out the exact day of the week with the church. What you can expect from my class. Learn about how to take care of your pregnant body. Changes in your body during pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding.  How your partner can help guide you through labor. Questions to ask your care giver about your pregnancy and your care. How to build the birth experience you want. How to use your BRAIN when making decisions about your care. Comfort measures to take to have an un-medicated birth. Techniques to help you decide on optional interventions. Surviving the first few days with baby. So please email me if you are interested in attending this class. I'm excited to take this next step. lamazejamestown@gmail.com