This 6-hour course covers the same topics as a 3-week course. It is designed for expectant mothers and their partner or coach to learn about pregnancy, labor, delivery, care of newborns, and care of self after delivery. The course covers signs of labor, symptoms of pre-term labor, cesarean birth, hospital policies and routes, relaxation, breathing and coping strategies, pain control and anesthesia options and more. The class meets from 9am to 4pm with a 1-hour lunch break (on your own).
*There is no charge for mothers who will be delivering at Lake Region Healthcare. For those planning to deliver at another hospital, cost is $50.00.
2014 Dates Include: January 18, March 8, April 26, June 14, August 2, October 4, and November 8.