This is a two-part class. This event shows Part One and you would attend Part Two the following week during the same time. A one-day Saturday class is also available. See separate event for details. In this class, you and your support person will learn what to expect before, during and after childbirth. Content includes late pregnancy expectations, the process of labor and birth, pain relief and comfort measures, medical interventions, cesarean sections and newborn and postpartum care. Includes tour of Labor & Delivery and Women & Newborn.
You do not need to sign up for the separate Labor & Delivery tour if you are attending this class.
Recommended to take Prepared Childbirth or Natural Childbirth, but not both.
Videos of Breastfeeding, a Vaginal Birth, and glimpses of a C-Section will be shown.
Offered in-person or virtually. In-person attendance benefits include: hands-on help with position changes, utilizing our birthing balls and massage tools, support person can try on an empathy belly, & we have a uterus/fetus display.
Classes are for those delivering at CoxHealth. Register online at www.coxhealth.com/events or call The Women's Center at 417-269-4664 option 2.
Plan to attend during the last trimester of your pregnancy, but call around 20-25 weeks to register for the best availability. Registration ends 3 days before class.
Event Venue
1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 65807-5154, United States
