Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions. Like, is it okay to drink coffee? Is it safe to exercise? And what the heck is a birth plan? This class answers all these, and so much more. Our experts cover everything you need to know to have a healthy pregnancy and get your mind & body ready for birth. 

Ashley Derderian Sousa, RN, IBCLC, has nearly ten years of experience as a nurse in labor, delivery, and postpartum units. Through approachable methods and open and honest philosophy, she believes each journey to becoming a parent is a personal one that should be met with self-compassion. She is currently completing a master's of health education and is a parent of two.

Ashley Derderian Sousa, RN, BSN, IBCLC

What’s really going on inside your body? And what are all these crazy new words being thrown around, like station, effacement, and dilation? This section covers the ways your body and baby are changing and explains the words used to describe those changes. 

Your Growing Baby and Body

People talk a lot about what you can and can’t do while you’re pregnant. What advice should you listen to and what can you ignore? This section covers all that, along with what you can expect from prenatal visits and signs you need to call your doctor. 

Keeping You & Your Baby Healthy

Your due date is getting closer. What should you be doing to prepare your mind & body for labor, birth, and life with a newborn? Our expert covers all that here, so you can make the most of these last few weeks and months of pregnancy. 

Preparing for Labor