Basic Breathing and Positions for Labor

Basic Breathing and Positions for Labor

Learn helpful coping strategies, including positions, breathing, and massage for labor and birth.

By Baystate Parent Education Department

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Location

Baystate Medical Center

759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199

Refund Policy

The organizer will review refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

About this event

Learn helpful breathing patterns, massage & relaxation techniques and a variety of comfort positions useful during labor in this interactive, hands-on class. This class is ideal for those with a busy schedule and only requires a 2 hour time commitment!

It’s also perfect as a refresher class for those having a 2nd baby.


FAQs

What are the parking options for the event?

Please allow extra time for parking at the Springfield campus. You may park in the Wesson Women's lot in front of the Wesson Women's entrance off of Chestnut Street. If there is no parking available in this lot, feel free to use the larger lot adjacent to the Chestnut building.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For questions regarding this event, please refer to our website at www.baystatehealth.org/parented or call the parent education office at (413) 794-5515.

Can I update my registration information?

If you have a change in email address, insurance or other pertinent information, feel free to update your registration. Cancellations up to 7 days before the class receive a full refund, minus a processing fee. Refunds are not available after that time. Class changes require 7-day notice and are dependent on enrollment.

Is there somewhere to purchase food on campus during class break time?

There is a full-service cafeteria on the 2nd floor between the Springfield and Daly building and Atwater's Café near the pharmacy/gift shop on the 1st floor Daly entrance. Please be aware Baystate Health is cashless even at the cafes. Credit/Debit cards are accepted. A kiosk is available to transfer cash to card.

What is the refund policy for the class?

Cancellations up to 7 days before the class receive a full refund, minus a processing fee. Refunds are not available after that time.

Are Parent Education classes covered by health insurance?

Please check with your insurance company to see if they reimburse you for childbirth education. Please print your class receipts to submit for reimbursement. This will be provided to you once the class is completed.

If you have Be Healthy insurance by Health New England, please call our office to register for classes, which can be billed directly (at no cost to you).


Organized by

We provide education and support for expectant parents and families including breastfeeding resources, childbirth and breastfeeding classes, infant care and keeping baby safe classes, babysitter academy and grandparents class. We offer several groups that support new parents and families after the birth of their baby.  We also have our Baystate's Babies program which provides postpartum education and support in a “whole family” approach. 

$40
Aug 24 · 3:00 PM EDT