Childbirth Classes
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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers childbirth classes on Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm in the Ground Floor Conference Room. The class will meet each Thursday for a total of five weeks – four weeks related to childbirth education and the fifth week will be a breastfeeding class.
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2016 Dates: |
May 19, 26, June 2, 9, and 16 July 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 4 September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, and 10 November 15, 22, 29, December 6, and 13 |
The maternity education classes are designed to offer information, counseling, support, and hands-on experience to help prepare for a new family member. They will cover pregnancy in general, information to prepare the expectant mother for labor and delivery, and will include a tour of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Mother Baby Care Unit.
A refresher course is also available for those who have previously taken childbirth classes. The refresher class covers breathing techniques, signs, symptoms, and stages of labor, birthing options, and a tour of Nanticoke’s Mother Baby Care Unit.
The cost of the childbirth course is $50, and the cost for the refresher course is $25. Mothers are encouraged to bring their partner or support person for all courses. Registration in advance is required for either class.
To register, or for further information, contact the Maternal Child Health Clinical Educator of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, extension 2540.
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