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

Navigating Pregnancy: How to Keep You & Baby Healthy

Introduction to Pregnancy

Basic Female Anatomy

Your Baby’s Growth & Development

Your Baby Week-by-Week

A Guide to Prenatal Appointments

Alcohol & Smoking During Pregnancy

Resources for Quitting Substance Use

Common Labor Terms

Pregnancy Words & Definitions

Healthy Eating in Pregnancy

Nutrient Rich Foods for Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes

Prenatal Depression & Anxiety

Guide to Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders

Pregnancy Aches, Pains, & Potential Complications

Bleeding in Pregnancy

Pain & Discomfort in Late-Pregnancy

End of Pregnancy Monitoring & Tests

A Guide to Kick Counts

Common End-of-Pregnancy Monitoring & Tests

Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia Risk Factors & Symptoms

Signs of Preterm Labor

Risk Factors for Preterm Labor

When to Call Your Provider or 911 During Pregnancy

Pulmonary Embolisms in Pregnancy

Physically & Mentally Preparing for Labor

Perineal Massage

Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy

Finding Support During Pregnancy & Labor

Finding a Pediatrician

Packing Your Hospital Bag

Hospital Bag Checklist

Getting a Car Seat

Deciding Birth Preferences & The Importance of Self-Advocacy

My Birth Preferences

Navigating Pregnancy: How to Keep You & Baby Healthy

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