All classes require pre-registration. Classes fill up quickly, so please register early. Lamaze Prepared Childbirth Lamaze class focuses on labor and delivery preparation through Lamaze relaxation, breathing, and pushing techniques. Taught by a certified Lamaze instructor, this seven-week course also includes discussion about anatomy and physiology of late pregnancy, labor and delivery, hospital procedures including medications available and newborn and postpartum care. A tour of the hospital's Family Birthcare Center is included.
Class size is limited to nine or ten couples.
The birth process, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the support person and sibling preparation are addressed in this course. VBAC is also discussed when there is a need. Tours of the Family Birthcare Center are available upon request. The program involves expectant grandparents in the birth of their grandchildren and provides information on current concepts in family centered maternity and infant care. The program includes a tour of the Family Birthcare Center.