Preparing for Childbirth Bundle-May

May 6, 2025 - May 20, 2025 · 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Atrium Health Union West
1000 Healing Way
Matthews, NC 28104
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Description

This class series is held over 5 sessions. Classes are typically Tuesday and Thursday on the 1st and 2nd weeks of the month with last class on the 3rd Tuesday 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 Care - 2nd Tuesday of the month (Union)
  • Newborn Care - 2nd Thursday of the month (Union West)
  • Breastfeeding Basics - 3rd Tuesday 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.

A pregnant woman holding her tummy and being comforted by two support partners.

Locations

Agenda

  • 1 - Preparing for Childbirth at Atrium Union West

    MAY 6th-6:00pm

    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

    MAY 8th-6:00pm

    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 Care at Atrium Union

    MAY 13th-6:00pm 

    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 - Newborn Care at Atrium Union West

    MAY 15th-6:00pm

    This class covers the following topics:

       *Newborn care while in hospital and after discharge

       *APGAR scores

       *Newborn appearances

       *Newborn medications / vaccines

       *Newborn bathing

       *Newborn testing

       *Baby communication

  • 5 - Breastfeeding Basics at Atrium Union

    MAY 20th-6:00pm 

    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!