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The goal of Providence Hospital 's Childbirth Classes is to provide the expectant mother,
father and/or support person with the education, knowledge, and coping skills that are helpful
in preparing them for a safe, healthy and happy birth experience.
Please call (202) 269-7074 for a registration form or more information.
Class information
The two hour class meets once a week for 4 weeks. Class size is limited to 10 couples to encourage questions, discussion and participation. The class content is as follows:
- Anatomy and physiology related to pregnancy, labor, and delivery
- Relaxation and breathing techniques
- Pain relief during labor and delivery
- Complications of labor
- Cesarean birth information
- Tour of the Labor/Delivery/Recovery Unit and Mother/Baby Unit
- Initial appearance, procedures, and care of your newborn
- Maternal care after delivery
- Breast feeding and bottle feeding
Additional information
Maternity Unit tours are scheduled by appointment only, call (202) 269-7355 for further information.
At 20-25 weeks, contact the Parent Educator to schedule classes (202) 269-7355.
For more information about Maternal and Infant Health click here
