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Classes offered by CEC
Choosing a Caregiver
The most important decision you can make regarding your pregnancy is where
and with whom you will give birth. Your choice of setting and caregiver will
determine the options available to you during and after birth. This class
discusses the range of birthing options in Japan as well as the practices of
specific caregivers and will help match your vision of birth with the
appropriate midwife/doctor in your area.
Birthing Your Baby
 This class
focuses on preparation for labor and birth although topics such as
breastfeeding and the postpartum period are covered as well. This two-day,
weekend class is designed to be taken in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy,
approximately two months before your due date.
Birth Refresher Class
A labor class for parents who already have one or more children, but are
having their first in Japan. This class reviews the basics of labor stages
and coping techniques, but also introduces practices in Japan.
Baby Basics for New Parents
 Not sure how to change a
diaper? Take a baby's temperature? Calm a fussy baby? Unsure of how your new
role may affect your life? This class will help parents make the sometimes difficult transition to parenthood by developing
practical baby care and self-care skills.
Aiiku Tour
CEC conducts an English tour of Aiiku Hospital the first
Monday of every month from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The tour is free if you have
taken a class with CEC, 500 yen for all others. Anyone interested is welcome to join us. The
tour starts on the third floor. Please call or email to confirm.
Other Resources
Be
sure to like us on Facebook in order to keep up with the latest information
on birth in Japan and CEC announcements: Facebook CEC page
International Childbirth Education Association
La Leche League of Tokyo Central, Japan
Tokyo Pregnancy Group
The Coalition for Improving
Maternity Services
Childbirth Connection
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