Breathing techniques to promote relaxation during contractions. Once you have attended classes, you ll be very informed about your choices for pain relief and able to plan what type of pain relief is best for you, from the practice of breathing techniques and relaxation to the use of epidural anesthesia for pain relief. The anesthesia staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day should you need them. To register for any of the classes listed below, call 737-2900. It is recommended you complete classes in your 37-38 th week.
New classes begin every month with one class per week for five weeks.
Children talk about their feelings concerning the new baby s arrival, tour the maternity unit, and receive a certificate for participation. Safety of VBAC is discussed, and tools and information on coping with labor are presented. Mother and her support person need to set up this appointment by calling 737-2901. They should also plan on attending the Childbirth Refresher Class to meet with other couples who have succeeded in vaginal delivery. The second class of each Childbirth Preparation Program will be offered for persons who have previously taken any prepared childbirth course.