Preparing for Childbirth Bundle
Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Directions
Virtual Event
In Person Event
Cost$30.00
Description
This class series is held over 4 sessions. Classes are typically Tuesday and Thursday on the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month. Holiday class schedules may differ.
Preparing for Childbirth I - 1st Tuesday of the month (Union West)
Preparing for Childbirth II - 1st Thursday of the month (Union West)
Postpartum/Newborn Care - 2nd Tuesday of the month (Union)
Breastfeeding Basics - 2nd Thursday of the month (Union West)
Classes are held In Person (at specified location) and also Virtually via TEAMS.
Please plan to schedule this class so that you will complete the class by your 34th-37th week of pregnancy, if possible.
For the first class, a tour is included at 5:30 p.m.
Locations
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Atrium Health Union WestMatthews, NC 281041000 Healing WayMeet in hospital main entrance lobby for first class. Meet in 2nd floor conference room subsequent classes at Union West.
Directions -
Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC 28112600 Hospital DriveMeet in Women and Children's Center entrance lobby
Directions - Meeting point
I will meet everyone for tour at 5:30 at the Union West main entrance lobby.
Agenda
- 1 - Preparing for Childbirth at Atrium Union West
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This class covers topics like:
*Pregnancy changes
*Labor vs. Pre-Labor vs. False Labor
*Contraction monitoring
*Labor process and stages of labor
*Complications / Warning signs
*Includes an in person tour of Atrium Health Union West at 5:30pm with class following tour
- 2 - Preparing for Childbirth at Atrium Union West
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This class covers topics like:
*Medical interventions
*Induction processes
*Cesarean section
*Epidural and/or other pain control options
*Physical comfort measures
*Physical comfort techniques
*Physical support measures
- 3 - Post Partum/Newborn Care at Atrium Union
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This class covers the following topics:
*Maternal post partum care while in hospital and after discharge
*Hormone changes in post partum
*Baby blues
*Post partum mood disorders
*Warning signs
*Dad and baby
*Includes an in person tour of Atrium Health Union at 5:30pm with class following tour.
- 4 - Breastfeeding Basics at Atrium Union West
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This class covers the following topics:
*How Breastfeeding works
*How to Establish a Good Milk Supply
*How to Help Your Baby Latch
*How to Position Your Baby for Breastfeeding
*Is Your Baby Getting Enough Milk
You’ll also learn when and where to get breastfeeding help if you need it, both at the hospital and when you go home. Learning the basics of breastfeeding and starting off with a positive attitude will help you have a better experience breastfeeding your baby!
Coordinators
- Union/Union West Maternity Contact Info
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980-993-4106 -
angela.bagley@advocatehealth.org