Be prepared for the birth of your baby. Sign up for one of our classes today.
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Each of our hospitals offers the following classes to help you have a healthy pregnancy. For more information or to register for a class, call
704-384-4949 or
visit our online calendar.
Maternity Tour
You and your family are invited to tour our birthing facilities so that you know what to expect when it’s time to deliver. These free tours are offered at various times during the day, as well as evenings and weekends. We recommend you take the maternity tour early in your third trimester.
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Childbirth Preparation
This class helps the expectant mom and support person learn what to expect during labor and delivery, the signs of early labor, relaxation and breathing techniques and about Cesarean birth and pain management choices. Important basics on infant care are also discussed. We recommend you begin the Childbirth Preparation class in your third trimester and complete it before week 38 of your pregnancy.
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Childbirth Refresher
This class is a great review for those who have had a previous childbirth preparation or Lamaze class in the past. The Childbirth Refresher class should be taken during the third trimester and completed before week 38 of your pregnancy.
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Online Childbirth Class
Take a childbirth preparation class at your own
speed from the comfort of your home! This
class will help the expectant mother and
support person know what to expect during
labor and delivery and beyond.
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Increasing Comfort in Labor: Tips, Techniques and Tools
An activity-based class for the expectant mom and her partner, this class practices using labor comfort measures, tools and techniques to help moms relax during delivery. This session is ideal for everyone who is anticipating labor, especially those who may want to minimize the use of pain medication during labor. The class will also include tips for supporting labor progress following an epidural. The Increasing Comfort in Labor class should be taken during the third trimester, after you have completed the Childbirth Preparation class.
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Yoga for Birth
This three-class series, taught by a certified yoga instructor with special training in yoga for pregnancy, will help you prepare for birth by increasing flexibility and building strength. Each class is one hour. Yoga for Birth can be taken anytime during your pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding Basics
A one-session class for moms and their partners, this class, which is taught by a certified lactation consultant, explains breastfeeding basics and techniques. Lessons include how to read your baby’s cues, how to determine if your baby is getting enough milk and how to identify and manage breastfeeding challenges. We recommend your take Breastfeeding Basics during your third trimester.
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