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.
Two pillows to class.
Wear comfortable clothing.

Standard Classes

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

July 14 – Aug.18,
Sept. 1 – Oct. 6
Oct. 20 – Nov. 24
Dec. 1 – Jan. 5
Jan. 26 – March 2, 2010
March 16 – April 20, 2010

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

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, 2010

Evening Express

Four 2.5-hour sessions - Wednesdays, 6:30–9 p.m.

Aug. 5 – 26
Sept. 2 – 23
Oct. 7 – 28
Nov. 4 – 25
Dec. 2 – 23
Jan. 6 – 27, 2010
Feb. 3 – 24, 2010
March 3 – 24, 2010

Daytime Express

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

July 10 – 31
Aug. 7 – 28
Sept. 4 – 25
Oct. 2 – 23
Jan. 8 – 29, 2010
Feb. 5 – 26, 2010
March 5 – 26, 2010

Weekend Express Classes

Fridays, 6:30 –9 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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