Childbirth Education Series

NOTE: CLASS MEETS EVERY TUESDAY YOU WILL ALSO LEARN HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR NEW BABY AFTER THE BIRTH. TOPICS INCLUDE: BREATHING AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES, STAGES OF LABOR AND THE BIRTH PROCESS, CESAREAN BIRTH PREPARATION AND MOTHER CARE AFTER DELIVERY, COMFORT MEASURES AND PAIN MANAGEMENT OPTIONS, NEWBORNS AND HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR NEW BABY, FEEDING YOUR BABY, PARENTING SKILLS, AND ROLE OF THE SUPPORT PERSON. REGISTER FOR THE CLASS EARLY IN YOUR FIFTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY; PLAN TO TAKE THE CLASS DURING YOUR SEVENTH OR EIGHTH MONTH OF PREGNANCY; AND TRY TO FINISH YOUR CLASS SERIES AT LEAST THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOUR DUE DATE. IF REGISTERING ONLINE, PLEASE ONLY REGISTER THE MOM. THE COST OF $70 COVERS BOTH MOM AND SUPPORT PERSON.