Childbirth Education Classes
- Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Preparation for Planned Cesarean Birth
- Infant CPR & Home Safety
- Prenatal Breastfeeding
- Class Registration Form (Online or Print)
Childbirth Preparation Classes
This series prepares the expectant mother and coach to actively participate in the birth process. It includes instructions on birth options, breathing and relaxation, different stages of labor and coping techniques. It is recommended that you start these classes at the beginning of the sixth month of your pregnancy. Coaches or Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend all classes.
Evening Childbirth Preparation Classes
| Six – 2 ½ hour sessions | $150 per couple |
This package is designed to be all inclusive, providing information, support and skills for the expectant couple. This package includes attending the following classes:
| Class 1 | So you are pregnant, NOW WHAT! |
| Class 2 | Falling in Love with Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body for your birth. Guest speaker: Dr. Maria Rigol clinical psychologist. |
| Class 3 | Medical interventions: Inductions, Cesarean Section & Hospital Tour |
| Class 4 | Getting Ready to welcome your Baby and Post partum care Guest speaker: Q&A with community Pediatrician. |
- Infant CPR and Home Safety
- Breastfeeding Class
Saturday Childbirth Preparation Class
This class prepares the expectant mother and coach to actively participate in the birth process. It includes instructions on birth options, breathing and relaxation, different stages of labor and coping techniques. It is recommended that you start these classes at the beginning of the sixth month of your pregnancy. Coaches or Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend all classes.
A hospital tour of labor and delivery, nursery and post-partum units is also included along with a session with guest speaker Dr. Maria Rigol clinical psychologist and a community pediatrician.
| One Saturdays - 6 hour session | $160 per couple |
The package includes attending the following two 2 ½ hour classes:
- Infant CPR and Home Safety
- Breastfeeding Class
Preparation for Planned Cesarean Birth
This class is designed to educate parents on what to expect for a surgical birth, postpartum and newborn care. A hospital tour of labor and delivery, nursery and post-partum units is also included along with a session with guest speaker and a community pediatrician.
The package includes attending the following two 2 ½ hour classes:
- Infant CPR and Home Safety
- Breastfeeding Class
| One - 2 ½ hour session |
Step-by-step infant CPR instructions are given, plus simple precautions for a hazard free home for your new baby is done by Safer Kids and Homes, Inc. facilitator Patti Laird.
| One - 2 ½ hour session |
Learn about the following on breastfeeding:
- The advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.
- What to expect the first couple of weeks.
- The anatomy and physiology of lactation.
- The components of breastmilk.
- The different types of breast feeders.
- How the baby will latch-on and positioning.
- How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat.
This class will provide invaluable information with an emphasis on overcoming difficulties, calming the newborn, understanding newborn feeding cues and the truth about breastpumps.