Prepared Childbirth

Prepared Childbirth is an essential course for pregnant women and their birth partners to develop an understanding of the labor and birth process and begin practicing coping techniques. These techniques are useful at home for early labor as well as in the hospital during more active labor and most can be used whether you are planning on an epidural or natural childbirth. Coping skills include breathing, massage, positions for labor, relaxation exercises and more. You will learn about medical considerations such as epidural anesthesia, induction and Cesarean section. Postpartum care will also be reviewed and will include a brief overview of immediate newborn care and breastfeeding. Note: separate classes for newborn care and breastfeeding are offered for more detailed information.

After class instruction is completed, your instructor will take you on a 45 minute tour of UMass Memorial's Maternity Unit.

Formats:

Please Note: Classes are held virtually coninously through out the year.

Instructions:

You should complete your classes by about 1 month before your due date (earlier for twins). On the day of class, wear comfortable clothes and bring two pillows, a blanket, a pen, water and snacks.

All classes are held at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Directions.

Please be familiar with our Class Cancelation Policies.

Fee:

$80.00 ( Per Class ); For one pregnant woman and her birth partner
 

Fallon Members: Attend this class at NO COST to you! Please click the blue box in the right corner to register or call 855-366-5221.

UMass Memorial Employees: Call 855-366-5221 to register and receive your 10% off employee discount!

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