This all-day class helps you and your partner learn what to expect during labor, childbirth, and the early postpartum time. The information has been condensed to help busy women and their partners get specific information about childbirth. This is also a great refresher class for families who have already experienced birth. We recommend that you also sign up for the Newborn Care class and the Breastfeeding class. A tour of the Birth Center is included in this class.
Topics include:
Your pregnant body
Medical Procedures
Stages of labor
Postpartum Time
Support person’s role
Breastfeeding (briefly covered)
Comfort and coping skills
Infant safety (briefly covered)
Medicine choices to help with pain
Tour of the Birth Center
Cesarean section (C-section)
There will be breaks throughout the day. Please bring: Money for lunch or a bag lunch, a pillow, a blanket, and your labor partner. This class is best taken during the last three months of pregnancy.
Cost: $96.00
Dates & Times Offered in 2009 and 2010:
ENGLISH:
LOCATION: Hennepin County Medical Center, classroom BL.320
October 24, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November 7, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
November 21, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 5, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 19, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
January 9, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
January 30, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
February 13, 2010, 9 a.m. - 56 p.m.
February 27, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 13, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 27, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 17, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
April 24, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May 1, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May 22, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 12, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 26, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 17, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 31, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
August 14, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
August 28, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 18, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 9, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 23, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 20, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 18, 2010, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SPANISH:
LOCATION: Hennepin County Medical Center, classroom BL.320
November 14, 2009, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
December 12, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Register early; class size is limited. We recommend registering at least 6 weeks before the start of the class
Registrations are taken in the order in which they are received.
In the event of low enrollment, a class may be cancelled. If this occurs, you will be notified by mail, phone and/or e-mail. You have the option of rescheduling.
In the event of bad weather, call 612-873-BABY (2229) to check to see if the class has been cancelled.
If you want to cancel or reschedule, call 612-873-BABY (2229)
