Childbirth Education Classes
 Childbirth Education ClassesOur Childbirth Education Classes will provide you with understanding, support and information that will help you adjust to the changes that occur during pregnancy and after. All classes are taught by trained and certified instructors.
Prepared Childbirth Education
Designed for women in their sixth month of pregnancy and their coaches, this one-day class deals with the birth process and covers breathing and relaxation techniques, C-section preparation, discomforts associated with pregnancy, and the tools (e.g. epidurals) for coping with the discomforts. This class will also review feeding options and the advantages of breastfeeding along with planning for separation related to work, school, or other activities. A tour of the Maternal Infant Health Center is included as well as tips on exercise and body mechanics. The fee is $30, but participants who attend the one-day class and deliver at Passavant Area Hospital will have the fee refunded after delivery.
Heartsaver CPR
This safety program is recommended for all parents, grandparents and baby-sitters. The class will address prevention of injuries and cardiac arrest, recognition and treatment of choking and cardiopulmonary emergencies in infants and children. Participants who have attended the Prepared Childbirth Education Series will be charged $10. Those who have not participated in the series will pay $20.
For more information, call the Educational Services Department at 217-245-9541, extension 3296, or visit the Community Education Calendar for scheduled dates and times of the classes.
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