Knowing what to expect during childbirth can help reduce stress about the experience. Join us to prepare for the arrival of your baby by discussing topics such as the stages of labor and delivery, labor support techniques, breathing and relaxation strategies, pain management, and C-sections. Pregnant women typically attend these classes in their third trimester. Support partners are encouraged to join!

It is recommended to bring the following items as we will be moving to the ground for interactive practice of comfort techniques during labor:

• Two (2) pillows for each participant

• One (1) blanket, comforter, or yoga mat

Facilitated by: Illian Casiano, RN, IBCLC
Illian Casiano is a registered nurse with 22 years of experience in Labor and Delivery and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is also a highly experienced and dynamic childbirth educator and facilitator of postpartum mom groups.  Her areas of expertise include: childbirth, breastfeeding, parent-infant bonding, infant development, postpartum care, self-care and postpartum mood disorders. She is the owner of Motherhood by the Ocean, LLC.