This is a 2 session course that occurs on a Friday evening (6:00 - 9:00 pm) and Saturday morning (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)!

This two-session course is appropriate for first time parents or those who have not had birth preparation with previous pregnancies. Learn about labor & birth, including pain management techniques, and Postpartum information. Register mom-to-be only. One care partner may attend class with her. We encourage you to select a course that you will complete one month prior to your due date.

Course Topics
-Discuss third trimester pregnancy concerns and problem solving ideas pertaining to: labor, delivery and postpartum
-Outline what the coach and mom can expect during their birth experience, including valuable support skills for you and your partner
-Pain coping strategies during labor: medicated/non-medicated options and practice relaxation/breathing techniques
-Easing the transition from hospital to home: Newborn care and characteristics

The class takes place in the Kadlec Healthplex conference rooms. The Healthplex is located at 1268 Lee Blvd in Richland.

Please note: for safety and security reasons, access to the Healthplex after normal business hours requires the use of an access code. One week prior to your scheduled class date, you will receive an access code and instructions (as well as the After-Hours Course Map) via email.

Day of Course
-Review directions to the Kadlec Healthplex as well as the access code sent to you via email one week prior to class.
-Bring two bed-size pillows for your breathing and relaxation exercises.
-Bring a snack for you and your care partner.

Course Fee: $60.00.

Note: Kadlec only accepts 2 medical coupons (DSHS) per course. To learn more, please contact the Education Department: (509) 942-2600 or education.services@kadlec.org. 

If you have any special considerations or needs we should be aware of in your participation in this course, please let us know by emailing education.services@kadlec.org and by letting your instructor know at the beginning of class.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the need to facilitate the number of instructors and resources, this course will have a registration cut-off date. If you feel that you need to cancel, you must do so prior to that time. If you cancel prior to the cut-off date, you will receive a full refund. We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient registrations. If class is cancelled, registrations will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify participants as soon as possible. The class fee will be refunded in full if the participant is unable to attend due to medical reasons.

At Kadlec we want to ensure you and your baby are cared for by high quality and compassionate physicians. For a list of Kadlec Clinic Pediatricians and Family Medicine physician's please visit: http://www.kadlecclinics.org/.

Please choose a class offering to continue the registration process: