4-Week Prenatal Class

Service Description

We really want you to have an informative and enjoyable experience. If you leave thinking, “I am prepared because this was the best prenatal class,” we will have achieved our mission. Oh, and we all know the old saying, "It takes a village" so don’t forget to bring your support person, too! Classes will be held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm beginning on 4/7 to 4/28. This class is designed for mothers during the second trimester of pregnancy. This childbirth class is designed to provide the mother and support person a comprehensive, informative session covering all aspects of childbirth beginning with an overview of pregnancy, covering labor and delivery and newborn childcare. Course Outline: Session 1: Introduction to Pregnancy Session 2: Preparing for Birth: Understanding Labor and Delivery Session 3: Postpartum Care and Recovery Session 4: Infant Care Basics and the First Weeks with Baby Families will leave the class with knowledge about how to manage maternal symptoms during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum, creating a birth plan, a postpartum plan, basics of caring for a newborn, and resources galore! Group classes are available and are limited to six couples per class. If you have a health challenge that influences your pregnancy and perhaps can alter your plans for birth, we can discuss your special needs after the group class for an additional consultation.