Life Begins Birth Center Prenatal Classes
Expectant Parent Classes will help you prepare for the birth of your baby and the changes that parenthood will bring to your life. This is an exciting time for you, but it may also be a time of uncertainty. You probably have many questions about pregnancy and parenthood. These classes will answer those questions.
The Expectant Parent Class will give you current information on pregnancy and childbirth, and give you an opportunity to talk with other expectant parents. Topics covered include the effects of pregnancy on your body, breathing and relaxation exercise, preparing for the unexpected and the first few weeks at home with your baby. You will also tour the private birthing suites in our Life Begins Birth Center
Class Outline
1. How Pregnancy Affects Your Body and Emotions
- Steps of Fetal Development
- Proper Nutrition
2. Preparing for Labor
- Breathing Exercises
- Relaxation Exercises
3. Preparing for Delivery
4. Preparing for the Unexpected
- Possible Complications
- Cesarean Birth
5. Tour of the Life Begins Birth Center
- Rehearsing for Labor and Delivery
- Infant Feeding
6. What Happens After the Baby Arrives
- Preparing for Labor and Delivery
- The First Weeks at Home
7. Preparing for Parenthood
- Infant Safety
Classes Offered on These Dates
Saturday, January 7, 2012 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Monday Evenings: February 20, 2012 to April 2, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, July 21, 2012 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday Evenings, September 10 – October 22, 2012 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Course Specifics
The instructors of this course are RNs and the OB experienced. They have a wealth of information to share with you.
Fee: Prenatal classes are free of charge if you are obtaining your prenatal care at Baldwin Area Medical Center.
We are happy to have you attend our prenatal classes if you are receiving your prenatal care elsewhere. However, there will be a $45.00 charge if you are obtaining prenatal services at another facility.
Meeting Place: The classes will meet in the Mattison Conference Room at Baldwin Area Medical Center.
To register for a session call: The Center for Personal Wellness of Baldwin Area Medical Center at (715) 684-8680.