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 2008 schedule:
  January 7, 2008 – February 11, 2008
  February 18, 2008 – March 24, 2008
  March 31, 2008 – May 5, 2008
  May 12, 2008 – June 23, 2008
  June 30, 2008 – August 4, 2008
  August 11, 2008 – September 22, 2008
  September 29, 2008 – November 3, 2008                                                                   November 11, 2008 - December 15, 2008
• 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