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Childbirth Preparation Classes

These interactive classes will help prepare you and your support person(s) for the labor and birth process. You’ll also learn how to take care of yourself and your new baby after the birth.

The Express Series condenses the information presented in the six week series; we recommend you also plan time for self-study along with the Express classes. $70 per couple.

Topics include:

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques.
  • Stages of labor and the birth process.
  • Cesarean birth preparation and mother care after delivery.
  • Comfort measures and pain management options.
  • Newborns and how to care for your new baby.
  • Feeding your baby.
  • Parenting skills, and preparing for multiples.
  • Role of the support person.

Call 503-561-5138 for information.

Remember to:

  • Register for the class in your 5th month of pregnancy.
  • Plan to take the class during your 7th or 8th month of pregnancy.
  • Plan to finish your childbirth preparation classes at least three weeks before your due date.
  • Bring your Family Care Guide and two pillows to class.
  • Wear comfortable clothing.
Standard Classes
Six 2-hour sessions
Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m.

Six 2-hour sessions
Thursdays, 7–9 p.m.

2008 Sessions
Nov. 11 - Dec. 16
Dec. 23 - Jan. 27

2009 Sessions
Feb. 10 - Mar. 17
Mar. 31 - May 5
May 26 – June 30
July 14 – Aug.18
Sept. 1 – Oct. 6
Oct. 20 – Nov. 24
Dec. 1 – Jan. 5

2010 Sessions
Jan. 26 – March 2,2010
March 16 – April 20

 

2008 Sessions
Nov. 6 - Dec. 18

2009 Sessions
Jan. 8 - Feb. 12
Feb. 26 - Apr. 2
April 9 – May 14
May 21 – June 25
July 2 – Aug. 6
Aug. 13 – Sept. 17
Sept. 24 – Oct. 29
Nov. 5 – Dec. 17


Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2010
Feb. 25 – April 1


Evening & Daytime Express Classes
Evening Express
Four 2.5-hour sessions
Wednesdays, 6:30–9 p.m.

Daytime Express
Four 2.5-hour sessions
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–noon

2008 Sessions
Nov. 5–26
Dec.–No Express

2009 Sessions
Jan. 7–28
Feb. 4–25
Mar. 4–25
Apr. 1–22
May 6 – 27
June 3 – 24
July 1 – 22
Aug. 5 – 26
Sept. 2 – 23
Oct. 7 – 28
Nov. 4 – 25
Dec. 2 – 23

2010 Sessions
Jan. 6 – 27
Feb. 3 – 24
March 3 – 24

 

2008 Sessions
Dec. 5–26

2009 Sessions
Jan. 9–30
Feb. 6–27
Mar. 6–27
Apr. 3–24
May 1 – 22
June 5 – 26
July 10 – 31
Aug. 7 – 28
Sept. 4 – 25
Oct. 2 – 23
Nov. – No Daytime Express
Dec. – No Daytime Express

2010 Sessions
Jan. 8 – 29, 2010
Feb. 5 – 26
March 5 – 26


Weekend Express Classes
Evening and Daytime
Fridays, 6:30 –9 p.m.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

2008 Sessions
Nov. 7–8
Nov. 21–22
Dec. 12–13
Dec. 26–27

2009 Sessions
Jan. 9 – 10, 2009
Jan. 23 – 24
Feb. 13 – 14
Feb. 27 – 28
March 13 – 14
March 27 – 28
April 10 – 11
April 24 – 25
May 8 – 9
May 29 – 30
June 12 – 13
June 26 – 27
July 10 – 11
July 24 – 25
Aug. 7 – 8
Aug. 21 – 22
Sept. 11 – 12
Sept. 25 – 26
Oct. 9 – 10
Oct. 23 – 24
Nov. 13 – 14
Dec. 4 – 5
Dec. 18 – 19


2010 Sessions
Jan. 8 – 9, 2010
Jan. 22 – 23
Feb. 12 – 13
Feb. 26 – 27
March 12 – 13
March 26 – 27

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Contact Information
 

If you are unable to access this registration form, we will be happy to send you one. Send your request to:

Salem Hospital
Expectant Parent Classes
P.O. Box 14001
Salem, Oregon 97309-5014

Phone: 503-561-5138
Fax: 503-561-4717

 

 

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PHONE: 503-562-5644

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