The Birth Center - Parenting & Family Classes

Child Birth Preparation

These classes are primarily directed toward first-time parents, although all expectant parents are welcome. If you want more than a one-evening refresher it is strongly recommended that you be in this class around seven months of pregnancy so the class is completed before your due date.

The emphasis of this class is basic anatomy and physiology of birth, relaxation, breathing techniques, and comfort measures for birth, breastfeeding and newborn care. Also discussed are pain medications, cesarean birth and hospital procedures.

Dress comfortably. Please bring a mat or blanket and pillows for you comfort. Classes meet once a week for six weeks on Sunday from 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. OR Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.

Classes Start (Sunday OR Tuesday):

Jan. 6 or 8           Feb. 24 or 26           Apr. 13 or 15  

June 1 or 3          July 20 or 22   Sept. 7 or 9

Oct. 26 or 28

To register, call (707) 826-8244.

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