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Couples will practice breathing and relaxation techniques, comfort measures and ways partners can provide support during labor. Couples taking Preparation for Childbirth classes will tour the Family Birthing Center, which includes Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Couples may schedule newborn care, breastfeeding, and infant CPR classes at no additional charge. The term “couple” refers to the expectant mother and her support person. Registration InformationTo register, please contact the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 or 1-800-654-9410 ext. 5133. Payment for classes is due at the time of registration. For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. When registering for your childbirth classes, please consider your scheduling needs and your expected date of delivery. If your schedule allows, we suggest your childbirth classes be completed three (3) to six (6) weeks before your due date. Couples taking the Lamaze, Preparation for Childbirth, Childbirth Refresher or Cesarean Childbirth may schedule Newborn Care, Breastfeeding and Infant CPR at no additional charge. |
Preparation for Childbirth classes will help prepare the expectant mother and her partner for labor, delivery and early postpartum. Class content includes discussion and videos regarding the signs and stages of labor, labor variations, delivery, pain management options and early postpartum care. Couples have the opportunity to address questions/concerns they may have. Both vaginal and Cesarean delivery will be addressed.Kathryn Weil Center for Education
415 N. 26th St., Suite 400Lafayette, IN 47904 (765) 449-5133kwce@ssfhs.orgOffice location
Course Information
Class Fee: $55
- Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010
6 - 8 p.m. - Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010
6 - 8 p.m - Saturday, May 22
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Saturday, June 12
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Wednesday, June 9
6 - 8 p.m. - Wednesday, June16
6 - 8 p.m. - Wednesday, June23
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