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This five-week program helps parents prepare for childbirth. Class topics include: physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, labor and childbirth; vaginal and Cesarean birth; birthing techniques; relaxations; comfort and breathing techniques; role of birthing companion; labor pain medication options; mother and baby care; unexpected outcomes; transitioning home with baby; working with your medical care staff; and special topics of interest to each individual class series group. The class includes a tour of labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.
Sessions:
Thursday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.: - January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4
- February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11
- March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15
- April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20
- July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5
- August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9
- October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
- November 11, 18, 22*, December 2, 9
*date may not be a Thursday
Sunday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.:
- January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 5*
- April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23
- June 1*, 6, 13, 20, 27
- August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5
*these dates may not be a Sunday
Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics Conference Center
Cost: $75 per family
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