A highly recommended course for first time moms and their coaches. This full preparation class teaches expectant parents how to meet the challenges of childbirth with confidence. It covers an array of topics, including the stages and phases of labor and delivery, hospital procedures, medication options, cesarean birth and postpartum adjustment. In addition, Lamaze breathing, relaxation and comfort techniques are taught and practiced to give parents the tools to deal with the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the labor process.

You can pick the weekend series (two classes) or the weekday series (three classes).

Location: Rancho Springs Medical Center, Conference Center
Instructor: Sandy Salgado, LCCE, CLE
Fee: $100

Weekend Class Schedule: Friday 7-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• January 11, 12
  
• March 1, 2
  
• May 3, 4
  
• July 12, 13
  
• September 20, 21
  
• November 8, 9
  

Weeknight Class Schedule: 7 - 9:30 p.m.

• February 5, 7, 12
• April 2, 4, 9
• June 4, 6, 11
• August 13, 15, 20
• October 8, 10, 15
• December 3, 5, 10

You only need to register for the first date of the series.