WINNEMUCCA - Mothers-to-be in their fifth to eighth month of pregnancy are invited to take part in a childbirth education course sponsored by Humboldt General Hospital.
From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, mothers-to-be will learn how to make informed decisions during the birthing process.
The childbirth education class will include instruction on labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing and relaxation techniques.
Birthing coaches, who are encouraged to attend the class along with mothers, also will be instructed regarding their role in the birthing process. The instruction will further include information for the postpartum mother as well as some instruction aimed at helping parents care for their new baby.
Instructor Becky Egbert said the class is meant to help women understand that there is no right or wrong way to give birth. "I believe that parents should be educated and then they can make their own decisions about labor and birth," she said.
Participants are encouraged to bring a couple of pillows and wear comfortable clothing throughout the instruction.
The course will take place in the Sarah Winnemucca Conference Room at Humboldt General Hospital. Cost is $60; $50 for mothers who deliver at HGH. Lunch and snacks are included in the cost of instruction.
Additionally, a Lactation class will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Sonoma Conference Room at Humboldt General Hospital.
Egbert will discuss the natural process of breastfeeding, lactation, physiology of the breast, positioning, identification of infant feeding cues, nutrition and storage of breast milk.
Cost is $25. There is no charge for those enrolled in an HGH Childbirth Education class.
A Newborn Care class also has been scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the Sonoma Conference Room at Humboldt General Hospital.
Parents-to-be will learn about all aspects of daily care including feeding, sleeping, diapering, circumcision and umbilical cord care, bathing and dressing.
Further, participants will learn what a healthy newborn looks like as well as discuss temperament, crying and comforting techniques, behavior states and how a newborn communicates.
Cost is $25. There is no charge for those enrolled in an HGH Childbirth Education class.
Pre-registration is recommended for all classes but is not required. To pre-register or for more information, please call Humboldt General Hospital at (775) 623-5222, ext. 142.
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