Classes

Childbirth Classes

As every pregnancy and birth is different, the process still remains wonderfully constant.  This class is meant to be a guide as your own story unfolds. 

Class topics include:  The process of labor and birth, physical and emotional care during pregnancy and birth, comfort measures, medical interventions, early postpartum and newborn care.   Course materials and refreshments provided.

Parenting Prepared Classes

The goal of this offering is to help families approach parenting with confidence!  This class features:  Breastfeeding, newborn care, and “The Happiest Baby On The Block” curriculum.

Childbirth Class and Parenting Prepared Class Facilitator

Becky Cave RN BSN IBCLC LCCE, Facilitator A certified doula, Becky is our nurse educator and lactation consultant. She has over ten years hospital experience as an intensive-care nursery staff nurse, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation consultant and eight years experiences as a lactation consultant for Springfield-Green County WIC.

Class Details

• When
  Monday nights
  5:30-8pm for 4 weeks*
• Class Dates
  2008
  January 7, 14, 21, 28
  February 4, 11, 18, 25
  March 3, 10, 17, 24
  April 7, 14, 21, 28
  May 5, 12, 19*
  July 7, 14, 21, 28
  August 4, 11, 18, 25
  September 8, 15, 22, 29
  October 6, 13, 20, 27
  November 3, 10, 17, 24
  
  *Classes during Holiday Months may be a 3-week course lasting until 8:45 pm
• Where
  Grace United Methodist Church, 600 S. Jefferson
• Fees
  $100 (Please ask about the Doula Foundation if you need assistance)
• How to Register
  Click here for registration form

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