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Formats:
Please Note: Classes are held virtually continuously through out the year. Classes are available beginning at sign up; the class date of December is for placeholder purposes only and should be ignored.
Formats:
$80.00 ( Per Class ); For one pregnant woman and her birth partner
UMass Memorial Employees: Call 855-366-5221 to register and receive your 10% off employee discount!
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.
Umass Memorial & Fallon Heath Member Discount!
UMass Memorial Health employees and Fallon Health members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Anyone else receives a 10% discount with a bundle of four classes. To receive your discount, you must call us at 855-366-5221 to register.
* Please Note: After checking out, please be sure to register for your preferred class dates online or by calling 1-855-366-5221.
Resources
The following are useful resources for class participants including insurance reimbursement forms and breast pumps and accessories.
