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12 Dec 2020
Online Class

Birth Essentials

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Details

Registration for this class is closed. 
 
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 provide you and your partner with knowledge about labor and what to expect during your delivery.
 
The class is held through Zoom video conferencing and includes a virtual tour of the Family Birth Center. 
 
Class topics include the following: 
  • Overview of third trimester 
  • Labor process
  • Stages of labor
  • Positions for comfort during labor
  • Role of labor partner
  • Medical procedures
  • Pain management
  • Birth plans
  • Newborn characteristics
The course material is scheduled 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.
 

Location

Childbirth and Lactation Services

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