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11 Jul 2020
Online Class

Birth Essentials for Teens

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Details

Birth Essentials is an information-packed Saturday class held online that offers the basics to prepare you for childbirth. You can ask questions and interact with a certified childbirth educator who will help you and a partner know what to expect during labor and delivery.
 
A teen mom will also tell her pregnancy and childbirth story.  
 
The class includes a virtual tour of the Family Birth Center. 
 
Class topics include the following: 
 
  • Overview pregnancy
  • Pre-term labor 
  • Healthy eating 
  • Feeling baby move
  • What are contractions
  • Stages of labor
  • Movement during labor
  • Positions for giving birth
  • Newborn characteristics 
  • Recovering from childbirth
The course material is designed with due dates in mind. It’s best if mom is at least 28 weeks when the class begins. 
 
Details
 
The cost is $65. Medicaid covers this class, and some insurance companies offer reimbursement. We encourage you to check your plan benefits for more details
 
 
 
Breastfeeding, and infant care and safety are covered in separate classes held on select Wednesday nights.
 
Contact
 
For more information, call 706.509.6548 or email contactus@floyd.org.
 

Location

Childbirth and Lactation Services

Room: Classroom
1013 North 5th Ave., Suite 7
Rome, GA 30165
To schedule an appointment, call 706.509.6548 Get Directions