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Childbirth Preparation - Detroit Lakes, MN
Sep 10, 2026
Thursday
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
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A series of 3 evening classes, Childbirth Preparation is based upon Lamaze Childbirth Education principles. It is designed to help prepare you for the delivery of your baby. It is ideal to take this class when you are between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant.
This class will cover:
- Pregnancy warning signs
- Signs and stages of labor
- Hospital admission and routines
- Pain relief choices
- Vaginal and cesarean births
- Comfort strategies for labor
- Welcoming your newborn – characteristics and care
- Postpartum care – life after baby
- Tips for and the role of your support person
This series of 3 evening Childbirth Preparation classes is designed to help prepare you for the delivery of your baby. It is ideal to start taking this class when you are between 28 and 32 weeks pregnant, but it may be taken at any point in your pregnancy.
Registration reserves space for mother and her partner.
Topics covered include:
The process of birth
Positioning and relaxation techniques for labor
Role of support person during labor
Discussion of various choices for mother during birth
Interventions (Induction, pain medication options, Cesarean birth)
Adjusting to parenthood
Care of newborn
Birthing Center Tour
This class will be offered in-person, at Essentia Health Detroit Lakes Hospital, and remote via teams. You will get an email one week before the start of the first class with instructions for both options.
Prenatal Education at 218-847-0804
Registration reserves space for mother and her partner.
Topics covered include:
The process of birth
Positioning and relaxation techniques for labor
Role of support person during labor
Discussion of various choices for mother during birth
Interventions (Induction, pain medication options, Cesarean birth)
Adjusting to parenthood
Care of newborn
Birthing Center Tour
This class will be offered in-person, at Essentia Health Detroit Lakes Hospital, and remote via teams. You will get an email one week before the start of the first class with instructions for both options.
Prenatal Education at 218-847-0804
Birthing Center at 218-786-4652
Schedule
This event includes all of the 3 meeting times below.
| Thu, September 10 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Instructor(s): Melissa Brodsho, [email protected] |
| Tue, September 15 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Instructor(s): Melissa Brodsho, [email protected] |
| Thu, September 17 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Instructor(s): Melissa Brodsho, [email protected] |
Location Details
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
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1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
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