Childbirth/Family Classes

Calendar

The Early Bird Class: (1-4 months pregnant)
Early pregnancy class covers nutrition, exercise, normal changes during pregnancy, morning sickness, cravings, warning signs, premature labor, things to avoid. Offered every third month on the third Thursday from 7-10pm.

Childbirth Education Classes: (7 to 8 months pregnant)
Classes cover nutrition, exercise, anatomy, physiology, myths of pregnancy, stages of labor, comfort measures for labor, a tour of the labor and delivery unit, various breathing and relaxation techniques, medical interventions in labor, C-sections, medications, induction of labor, premature labor, pre-eclampsia, OB testing, labor rehearsal and birthing videos. The last class of the series includes infant CPR and infant care. Sign up early...if more than 10 couples sign up, another class will be offered on a different night of the week. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two pillows and a blanket. Delivering at The Family Place Birth Center assures you a place in this class at no charge. We are glad to provide this service to those delivering at other hospitals, but request a fee of $50.00 for childbirth classes to help cover the cost of materials. (Offered 4 times per month, beginning the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9:30pm.

Refresher Class: (7-9 months pregnant and have delivered a baby before)
This class offers a review of anatomy, stages of labor, comfort measures of labor, tour of the labor and delivery unit, breathing and relaxation techniques, medications available, induction of labor, OB testing and a birthing video. (Offered every third month on the third Thursday of the month from 7-10pm)

Sibling Class: (anytime)
Short video on becoming a big brother or sister. Interactive play with "life-like" doll. Children will see and learn about changes in the mother/child relationship, what newborn babies are like, what they can do, how to help care for and hold a new baby and special family activities to help prepare for the birth. (Offered every third month. Please call for dates and times)

Breast Feeding Class: (6-9 months pregnant or already delivered and attend with infant)
If you are thinking of breast feeding, haven't made up your mind and need more information, or are already nursing, this class covers: basics of breast feeding, anatomy, milk production, body positioning, positioning of the infant, latch on, pumping and storing breast milk, diet during nursing, drugs and medication effects, demonstration of various hand pumps, Medela electric pump and discreet nursing techniques. Mom's with nursing infants are welcome to attend. Join us to learn why BREAST IS BEST!! (Offered monthly on the first Thursday of every month from 7-10 p.m.)