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.
2011 Sessions
- January 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. series begins
- January 22, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- March 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- March 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- April 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- May 3, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- May 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(1-day Saturday Class)
- June 4, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- July 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- July 16, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- August 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- September 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- September 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- October 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- November 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., series begins
- November 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
- December 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-day Saturday Class)
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. Please call
Lori Wells to schedule a class.
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. Por favor de llamar a Lori Wells al numero
(765) 646-8332 para programar su clase.
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 2011:
- February 8
- April 12
- June 14
- August 9
- October 11
- December 13
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. 2011 schedule:
- February 7
- April 4
- June 6
- August 1
- October 3
- December 5
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.
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