Prepared Childbirth Classes

Class Preparation For Labor and Birth Includes:

• The thorough explanation of the physical and emotional aspects of pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period.
• Conditioned Muscular relaxation.
• Supportive coaching by the father ... an integral part of the birth experience.
• Team conditioning between the pregnant woman and the coach.
• Specific breathing patterns and blocking out techniques.
• Specific physical exercises to tone the body.

We do not offer:

• Painless childbirth.
• Home delivery information.
• Medical advice (couples are referred to their family physicians.)

The Classes....

• Last six weeks for three hours each week (6:30 - 9:30pm.). The last class focuses on breast feeding.
• Run year round. The following is the 2010 schedule:
  January 11, 2010 – February 15, 2010
  February 22, 2010 – March 29, 2010
  April 5, 2010 – May 10, 2010
  May 17  & 24, June 7 – June 28, 2010
  July 12, 2010 – August 16, 2010
  August 23 & 30, September 13, 2010 – October 4, 2010
  October 11, 2010 – November 15, 2010                                                                  

• Ideally participants should start their class about 10 weeks before their due date. 
• Information and films viewed related to epidurals and C-Sections.
• The classes are open to any interested person and her coach.
• Are held at Labette Health, 2nd Floor Conference Room.

Cost is free for those delivering at Labette Health.

Instructor: Chris Drumm R.N.

To register: Call Cindy Spriggs at 620-820-5263