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Life Begins Birth Center Prenatal Classes
The Expectant Parent Class will help you prepare for the birth of your baby and the changes that parenthood will bring to your life. This is an exciting time for you, but it may also be a time of uncertainty. You probably have may questions about pregnancy and parenthood. These classes will answer those questions.
The Expectant Parent Class will give you current information on pregnancy and childbirth, and give you an opportunity to talk with other expectant parents. Topics covered include the effects of pregnancy on your body, breathing and relaxation exercise, preparing for the unexpected and the first few weeks at home with your baby. You will also tour the private birthing suites in our Life Begins Birth Center.
The Life Begins Birth Center is a new addition to Baldwin Area Medical Center. It includes the following:
 Personalized Birth Plan
Private Birthing Suites
Whirlpool Baths in Suites
Convertible Sofas for Family
Highly Trained Nursing Staff
Follow-up Programs - to give you assistance and answer questions as needed
Class Outline
1. How Pregnancy Affects Your Body and Emotions
Steps of Fetal Development
Proper Nutrition
2. Preparing for Labor
Breathing Exercises
Relaxation Exercises
3. Preparing for Delivery
4. Preparing for the Unexpected
Possible Complications
Cesarean Birth
5. Tour of Life Begins Birth Center
Rehearsing for Labor and Delivery
Infant Feeding
6. What Happens After the Baby Arrives
Preparing for Labor and Delivery
The First Weeks at Home
7. Preparing for Parenthood
Infant Safety
Classes Offered on These Dates
Session 1: Saturday, January 09, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 2: Monday Evenings, February 15 - March 29, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Session 3: Saturday, May 1, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 4: Saturday, July 17, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Session 5: Monday Evenings, September 13 - October 25, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Session 6: Saturday, November 6, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Classes - lunch is not provided.
Course Specifics
Instructors: The instructors of this course are RNs and the OB experienced. They have a wealth of information to share with you.
Fee: $45 for the course
Meeting Place: The classes will meet in the Mattison Conference Room at Baldwin Area Medical Center.
To register for a session, call: The Center for Personal Wellness of Baldwin Area Medical Center at (715) 684-8680.
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