Childbirth Preparation - Brainerd, MN

Please plan to attend all 4 sessions.  A tour of the Family Birthplace Department is included.

Topics include:

• Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and birth
• How to tell when you are in labor
• Stages of labor
• Comfort techniques for labor
• The role of the labor support person
• Use and choice of medications and medical procedures
• Cesarean birth
• Newborn characteristics and newborn care
• Postpartum-Life after birth

There is no fee to attend this class!  Please register yourself and one support person.  If you wish to bring more than one support person, please register them separately.

These classes have been switched to 3 ONLINE Session classes and will NOT meet in person at the hospital related to the COVID-19 restrictions. Plan to attend all 3 classes. Enjoy the class while sitting on your couch.  Also, please have the Gift of Motherhood book that you received at your 24 week gestation appointment available as I will reference information from this book during the class.  If you don't have the book, that is okay also. 

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

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