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Beyond the Basics: More Childbirth Preparation for Your Unique Needs

Hypnobirthing®
Wednesdays
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
$200 per couple

This course is taught by an affiliate of the HypnoBirthing® Institute and consists of five sessions during which the mother and her birth companion learn specific deep relaxation techniques for use during labor. Class will cover the physiology of the body in labor, and how gracefully it will work without the constraints of fear and anxiety. The course includes the book, HypnoBirthing®The Mongan Method, and the companion CD of birthing affirmations. Parents will complete the course comfortable with the tools they’ve acquired and ready to welcome their baby with confidence.

Session 1: 1/6-2/3
Session 2: 3/3-3/31
Session 3: 4/7-5/5
Session 4: 6/23-7/21
Session 5: 8/11-9/8
Session 6: 10/13-11/10

Expecting Multiples: Bundles of Joy
Mondays
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
$50 per couple

Families expecting more than one baby will receive information specific to multiple pregnancy, birth, and parenting.  Early participation in this class before 30 weeks gestation is advised.  If this is your first pregnancy, participation in one of our childbirth education classes is strongly encouraged.  

2/1, 4/5, 6/7, 8/9, 10/4, 12/6

Teen Workshop
FREE Registration Required

For dates and locations, please call the childbirth education office at (207) 662-6132. This class designed to give young mothers information and skills to help with decision making about labor and birth.  The format of our Teen Workshop is flexible and informal to meet the specific needs of class participants.  Class content includes the stages of labor, relaxation techniques, position changes, and medication choices.  This class also includes a tour of the Family Birth Center.

Private Classes
Four-hour class is $150 per couple; $40 for each additional hour
To arrange a provate class, please call the Childbirth Education Program at (207) 662-6132.

We offer private classes for expectant parents with unique needs who would like a more individualized approach. Class content included material covered in childbirth education classes but can be adapted to include content from any of our programs.

Registration

To register for these classes, please visit the MMC's Childbirth Education Calendar of Events.