What is covered by early pregnancy classes offered in the first and second trimesters?
a. Methods of pain relief
b. The phases and stages of labor
c. Coping with common discomforts of pregnancy
d. Prebirth and postbirth care of a client having a cesarean birth
ANS: C
Early pregnancy classes focus on the first two trimesters and cover information on adapting to pregnancy, dealing with early discomforts, and understanding what to expect in the months ahead. Methods of pain relief are discussed in a childbirth preparation class. The phases and stages of labor are usually covered in a childbirth preparation class. Cesarean birth preparation classes discuss prebirth and postbirth of a client having a cesarean birth.
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