Preparing for Childbirth

January 14, 2025 · 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EST
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Description

This class, taught by a certified childbirth educator, helps to prepare parents arrival of baby by providing education on:


  • Late pregnancy
  • What to expect in Labor and Delivery
  • Labor, including coping and comfort strategies including relaxation and breathing techniques, other pain management options
  • Delivery types
  • Physical and emotional changes for you and your baby
  • Warning signs and when to call your OB
  • Question and answer session
  • Brief information on other classes available for you
  • Basic newborn information
  • Abbreviated virtual maternity center tour as well as information about your hospital stay.


Please plan to schedule this class so that you will complete the class by your 34th-37th week of pregnancy if possible.


There will be class discussion, films on birth (both vaginal and cesarean section deliveries)

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