Understanding Birth – Saturday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm / $90

This class is taught by a Birthing Center nurse and includes 2 guest speakers: a pediatrician who will speak and answer questions about newborns and an anesthesiologist who will discuss your pain management options. Information covered includes: labor and delivery, variations of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, Cesarean birth, infant care and feeding and adjusting to parenthood. Class time includes a question and answer session and a tour of the Birthing Center.

2012 Dates Offered:
1/14, 2/25, 4/7, 5/19, 6/30, 8/18, 9/29, 11/3

"Fast Track" Childbirth - 6:30 - 8:30pm / Fee: $25

For 1st time expectant parents or parents who want a refresher class: A combination of on-line home study and classroom learning.

Before your class at home: Review Childbirth Education booklets View on-line videos such as: stages of labor, cesarean birth, epidurals, etc. Attend one evening class, which includes a tour of the Maternity Unit, question and answer / discussion time, overview of the specifics of delivering at MCH.

2012 Dates Offered:
1/18, 2/29, 4/11, 5/23, 6/27, 8/15, 9/19, 10/24, 12/5

MOMS group: Meet Other Mothers / Fee: No charge.

A support group for new mothers: information, discussion and sharing about feeding concerns, sleep issues, parenting, going back to work or not. For mothers with infants up to 12 months old. This group meets every Tuesday all year long.

Prenatal Aquatics - Tuesdays 6:30 pm-7:15 pm Members Fee: $5.00 / Non-Members Fee: $7.00

Classes taught by Birthing Center RN’s and Wellness Center instructors - pregnancy, labor and delivery discussions after exercising, in the warm therapy pool. A low to moderate exercise class designed especially for the mom-to-be. Dialog among participants is encouraged to build new friendships and to promote well-being during pregnancy! Must have your doctor’s approval on record at the BondWellness Center.  

Call (603) 924-4650 for additional information.