Childbirth Preparation
Event Information
Description
Five weekly classes from 7:00 to 9:30 pm.
Topics include anatomy and physiology of childbirth, breathing, relaxation and comfort techniques, body mechanics and exercise, birth partner support, signs of labor, obstacles of pregnancy and labor, pain relief options (medications and anesthesia) available if desired or needed during labor and Cesarean Section delivery. Course also covers Newborn Care, Breast Feeding and Post Partum Care. Included will be a Childbirth Workbook, videos, handouts and a tour of the Family Suite at JFK. Fee: $100/couple.
Is this a refresher course? Please email us at PerinatalEd@JFKHealth.org for the Refresher Course discount code.
July - Thursdays
Instructor: Colleen Berry
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
7/7, 7/21, 7/14, 7/28
August - Thursdays
Instructor: Colleen Berry
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
8/4, 8/18, 8/11, 8/25
September - Wednesdays
Instructor: MaryAnne Kertes
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
9/7, 9/21, 9/14, 9/28
October - Tuesdays
Instructor: MaryAnne Kertes
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
10/4, 10/18, 10/11, 10/25
October - Thursdays
Instructor: Colleen Berry
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
10/6, 10/20, 10/13, 10/27
November - Wednesdays
Instructor: Colleen Berry
Location: 5th Floor Conference Room
10/26, 11/9, 11/2, 11/16
November - Wednesdays
Instructor: MaryAnne Kertes
Location: Auditorium
11/9, 12/7, 11/16, 12/14, 11/30