This is a 4-week class, held on TUESDAY EVENINGS, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm,
EVERY OTHER MONTH. The series starts on the first Tuesday of the
month. MERCY'S CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES PROVIDE PREPARATION FOR
INFORMED CHILDBIRTH WITH A FOCUS ON TECHNIQUES FOR RELAXATION,
visualization and comfort/coping measures. The CLASSES PROVIDE A FORUM
FOR YOUR QUESTIONS AND HELP TO BRING YOUR PARTNER INTO THE BIRTHING
EXPERIENCE, providing practice with coaching and being your advocate.
The series of CLASSES COVER: * Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth
* Communication and decision making skills * Nutrition and exercise
* Breastfeeding Basics * Physiology of birth * Hospital procedures
and birth choices * Warning signs of pre-term labor * Medication and
pain relief options * Breathing and coping techniques *
Complications and unexpected outcomes * Postpartum and basic newborn
care Also included is an opportunity for a tour of the Labor and
Delivery and Mother-Baby facilities at Mercy Medical Center.
COST: $125.00 per couple (plus $9.02 registration fee). Snacks are
provided. You will be notified by email about a week before class
begins regarding the class location, what to bring, where to park,
etc..
_*Most insurance companies will provide reimbursement for the classes
and some provide prepayment. Please call the customer service number
on the back of your insurance card prior to registering for more
information._
_*Mercy employees will receive a 20% discount for classes. Please do
not use Eventbright to register as you will be charged the full
amount. Please call the Childbirth Education office to register._
_* When registering, please keep in mind that Childbirth Education
Classes are meant to be taken during the third trimester of
pregnancy._
_*CLASSES HAVE A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT. If the
minimum attendance is not reached, the class may not take place. If
the maximum number of registrants has been reached for the class you
want to take, please email the organizer
at babyclasses@mdmercy.com. There may still be room in the class._
_*Inclement weather policy: classes may be canceled if there is
inclement weather. You will be contacted by email if class is
canceled or rescheduled. You may also check our website:_
http://mdmercy.com/centers-of-excellence/womens-health/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/services-we-offer/expectant-parent-resources
[http://mdmercy.com/centers-of-excellence/womens-health/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/services-we-offer/expectant-parent-resources]
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT OUR CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
COORDINATOR:
PAMELA WESTBROOK, BSN, RNC-OB: 410-332-9604 or
babyclasses@mdmercy.com.
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