Childbirth Preparation - Brainerd, MN

  • Aug
  • 10
  • Mon
    To
  • Aug
  • 11
  • Tue
Aug 10 - 11, 2026
Monday - Tuesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Essentia Health - Online Classes and Events
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46 openings Available
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A series of 2 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
These classes will be TWO ONLINE classes and will NOT meet in person. Plan to attend both classes. Enjoy the class while sitting on your couch.  
When registering for the class use a valid email address as this will be how I send you the link to "Join" the class a few days prior to the class start date:
1. Use a Web browser or download the free "Teams App" on smartphone, tablet, etc.
2. Click on the "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting"  in the email you will receive a few days before start date
3. You will need to have a Microsoft account to join
4. Make sure to Sign in prior to the start date to ensure it works
Valine Gondringer at 218-454-5853

Schedule

This event includes all of the 2 meeting times below.

Mon, August 10 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue, August 11 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location Details

Essentia Health - Online Classes and Events

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