Prepared Childbirth
This series of five classes provides information to empower the expectant
mother and her family to make informed choices during pregnancy, labor,
delivery and beyond. Topics include:
- Pre-term labor
- True vs. false labor
- Stages of labor
- Comfort techniques for labor
- Medical interventions
- Care for mom after delivery
- Boot Camp for New Dads
- Newborn care
- Tour of the Birthing Center
Offered: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2010 Sessions
- January 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. series begins
- January 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- February 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- March 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- March 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- March 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- April 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- May 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- May 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- June 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(1-day Saturday Class)
- July 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- July 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- August 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- September 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- September 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- October 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- November 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- November 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- December 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
Registration Form
Spanish Prenatal Class
This is a one-day class
for Spanish-speaking expectant mothers and their families. The class
reviews childbirth preparation including true vs. false labor, stages of
labor, pain control options, Cesarean delivery, newborn care and
breastfeeding. The class is taught entirely in Spanish.
La clase del parto
Esta clase de un día es par alas mujeres
embarazadas que hablan español y sus familias. La clase repasa la
preparación para el parto, lo cual incluye los dolores del parto (verdaderos
y falsos), las etapas del parto, y las opciones para aliviar el dolor, por
ejemplo la anestesia epidural y la cesárean. La clase también revisará el
cuidado del recién nacido y la lactancia materna. Se dará la clase
completamente in español. La noche del miércoles, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
646-8117.
January 6/ 6 de Enero
April 7/ 7 de Abril
July 7/ 7 de Julio
October 6/ 6 de Octubre
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Prenatal
Refresher Class
This is a one-day class for expectant
mothers and their families who have already had children but wish to review
childbirth information. Offered Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. on
the following schedule in 2010:
- February 16
- April 13
- June 8
- August 10
- October 12
- December 7
Registration Form
Sibling Class
Our sibling class is for new brothers and sisters who would like to take a
tour of the Birthing Center and watch a video about newborn characteristics,
and what to expect when Mom comes home with the baby. Siblings should be at
least 3 years old and are encouraged to bring their own doll for stuffed
animal so they can practice diapering skills.
Class time: 6 to 7 p.m. 2010 schedule:
- February 8
- April 19
- June 7
- August 9
- October 4
- December 6
Registration Form
Cesarean Section
This class will help prepare the patient and family for a Cesarean Section,
including pre- and post-operative expectations. Please call the Birthing
Center to schedule a class.
Registration Form |
