Preparing for Birth: Weekend

Prenatal Class

This compact class is designed to meet the labor and birth peparation needs of first time parents. As of 2010, it is completed in one all-day Saturday session. Lunch may be purchased in the hospital cafeteria, or you may bring a bag lunch from home.

Topics covered include:

  • The process of labor and delivery

  • Role of the support person

  • Relaxation and breathing (bring pillows), comfort measures

  • Tour of the Maternity Care Center

  • Infant feeding

    • Preparing for Birth classes are for weeks 24 through 40 of your pregnancy. Plan to complete the class/series of classes a minimum of 3 weeks before your due date.

    The St. John's classes are held at the Maplewood Professional Building, 1655 Beam Ave., near the hospital. Classes meet in the Watson Education Center, located in suite 202.

    Location, Date(s) and Time(s):
    February 6, 2010  Woodwinds Health Campus 
    		 9 am to 4:30 pm

    Cost(s)
      $95.00

    Materials:

    		 Bring two pillows and a blanket (optional) to each childbirth class You may bring one support person. Childcare is not available.

    Registration:

    		 To register, call HealthEast Women's Care Line at 651-232-8080 to register with a credit card, or download and mail a registration form. Class sizes are limited and registrations are prioritized by date received. Early registration (at least 12 weeks before class date) is encouraged.   Last date to register for this class is January 31, 2010.