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Childbirth Preparation Weekend Express - Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes, MN
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This is a fast-paced Childbirth Education class based on Lamaze Childbirth Education principles. It is designed for parents who are not able to attend the weeknight sessions.
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 during labor
- Welcoming your newborn – characteristics and care
- Postpartum care – life after baby
- Tips for and the role of your support person
This is a Friday evening and Saturday day option for childbirth education. Childbirth class is designed to help prepare you for the delivery of your baby. It is ideal to start taking this class when you are 28 to 32 weeks pregnant, but you may take it at any point in your pregnancy.
Registration reserves space for mother and her partner.
Topics covered include:
- Process of giving 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 held in-person, at Essentia Health Detroit Lakes Hospital, and remote via teams. This is a two part class, being held Friday evening from 6:30-9:00 and Saturday 9:00-3:00. You will get an email one week prior to the first day of your class with instructions for both options.
Prenatal Education at 218-847-0804
Schedule
This event includes all of the 2 meeting times below.
| Fri, August 21 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
Instructor(s): Melissa Brodsho, [email protected] |
| Sat, August 22 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Instructor(s): Melissa Brodsho, [email protected] |
Location Details
1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
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