Childbirth Education Workshops 

To meet the needs of busy parents-to-be, our childbirth education classes are offered in two formats, workshops and one-day express course.

Workshops 101 - 104 (listed below)
Monday or Thursdays
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$100 per couple

These comprehensive classes are designed to you and your labor partner with the information, skills, and resources you need to be an active participant in the birth of your baby.

Childbirth Education 101:  Introduction to Labor & Delivery
Recommended for all first-time pregnant women and their birth partners, this class covers the stages and phases of labor, what to expect physically and emotionally, the importance of labor support, and more. You will also see birth videos and receive a free copy of The Gift of Motherhood.

Childbirth Education 102: Practical Skills and Comfort Measures
This class will cover comfort measures such as relaxation, breathing, and positions that you can use both at home and while at the hospital. Even mothers planning to use medication for pain relief will utilize skills to manage labor prior to and in conjunction with the use of medication. 

Childbirth Education 103: Medications and Interventions
Be an active participant in the decisions that affect you and your baby. Learn about induction of labor, unplanned cesareans, vacuum, fetal monitoring and more. Whether you are planning on using pain medications, or just want to understand the available options, this class will provide you the information you need to make informed decisions regarding pain relief.

Childbirth Education 104: Putting It Together
To wrap it up, this class puts into practice all of the skills and knowledge that you have gained during 101, 102, and 103 during a labor rehearsal and birth plan exercise.  This class also includes a teaching tour of the Family Birth Center and an opportunity for Q & A.