Childbirth Education
Complete Childbirth Education Series
Five-week series held Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00p.m.
This is a comprehensive childbirth education series. Topics include signs of labor, breathing, relaxation, comfort measures, possible interventions, caesarean birth, medications, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn characteristics and care, diapering, soothing, and hands-on baby bath session.
- August 12, 2010
- September 23, 2010
- November 4, 2010
Express Labor Basics
One day class held Saturday bimonthly from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Only the essentials of labor and delivery are covered. Topics include: signs of labor, breathing, relaxation, comfort measures, possible interventions, caesarean birth and medications. Recommended electives: New Additions, Breastfeeding and Infant Soothing & Massage.
- October 23, 2010
- December 11, 2010
Weekend Express Labor Basics
This is class is divided into two sessions: Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Only the essentials of labor and delivery are covered. Topics include: signs of labor, breathing, relaxation exercises, comfort measures, possible interventions, caesarean birth and medications. Recommended electives: New Additions, Breastfeeding, and Infant Soothing & Massage.
- September 24-25
- November 19-20
Fee:
$50 per couple
Financial Assistance available, call for information
Details:
Designed to prepare you with the knowledge and coping skills to replace fear of the unknown with realistic expectations for the birth of your baby. It is recommended that classes be started 8-10 weeks before your due date.