Prepared Childbirth Classes

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CLASS Schedule
	Prepared Childbirth Classes Full Series Monday Nights (2 classes) 6-9 pm for two weeks
	Prepared Childbirth Classes Full Series Saturday mornings (2 classes) 9 am-noon for two weeks
	Prepared Childbirth Classes Refresher Classes For parents who have had classes with a previous pregnancy ONE Monday from 6:00-9:00 pm or ONE Saturday from 9:00 -Noon
	Basics of Birth - A one session, two hour class focusing only on breathing techniques, relaxation exercises and labor support will be offered from 6:30-8:30 PM on the following dates: July 1 There is a $25 class fee per couple that includes all materials.
	Private Classes For those women with special circumstances

Classes are held at Norton Suburban Hospital and
Baptist Hospital East.

Prepared Childbirth Classes: A Two Session Series
This longer series will expand on the basics and include a wider variety of relaxation methods, additional support techniques, massage and technological information.
	Breathing Techniques
	Relaxation Techniques
	The Vital Role of a Support Person
	How to Manage Labor at Home
	How to Time Your Contractions
	Medication Options
	Massage Techniques
	Common Hospital Precedures
	Variations of Labor such as Cesarean Section, Back Labor and Induction
	Pushing Techniques to help with the birth of your baby whether you are delivering medicated or unmedicated
	Immediate postpartum

UPCOMING CLASSES: Prepared Childbirth Classes
	Monday Nights: June 28 & July 12 (July 5 is a holiday) August 23 & 30 September 27 & October 4
	Saturday: July 17 & 24 August 28 & September 11 October 16 & 30

Basics of Birth: A One Session Series
This two hour class will focus solely on basic Breathing Patterns and Relaxation Exercises. It is intended as a Refresher for those who have previously attended a Full Series, as well as a class that would meet the needs of those women only interested in "The Basics".

UPCOMING CLASSES: Basics of Birth
	Thursday Nights: July 1