Understanding Birth - Prepared Childbirth (Sunday Class)
This evidence-based class is designed to help you and your support person prepare for labor and birth. Using a family-centered approach, the class is taught by a certified childbirth instructor and encourages informed decision-making so your new family can have the most positive start. You'll also learn how to care for yourself following delivery.
Topics include:
- Pregnancy and the labor process
- Choices in childbirth, including pain management and comfort measures
- Relaxation and coping skills
- Breathing exercises and labor rehearsal
- Caesarean birth
The class includes a continental breakfast, lunch and tour of the BirthPlace at Sinai. We encourage parents to take this class in the seventh month of pregnancy. Please bring two pillows to class. Parking is available in the Belvedere parking garage.
Location: Sinai Hospital, Zamoiski Auditorium
2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Start Time: 9 a.m.
End Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: $80 per couple
The class will be offered on the following dates:
Pre-registration is required. Select date above to register.
To cancel, reschedule, or schedule by phone please call 410-601-WELL for assistance.
If you miss your class, we are able to provide you with the information you have missed consisting of handouts and printed copy of the presentation slides for you to pick up onsite. We do not offer refunds at this time, as payment provides those pre-ordered materials for each registration. Questions may be directed to deliverme@lifebridgehealth.org.