AJH: Childbirth Education Classes
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Congratulations: you are pregnant! This class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures.
Topics covered include:
- Anatomy
- Labor & delivery
- Anesthesia and medications
- Cesarean section
- Immediate post-delivery period
- Breastfeeding
- Newborn baby care
A tour of the Birth Center at Anna Jaques Hospital is included in the class.
Fee for the class (both the all-day workshop and online class) is $150 for Women's Health Care patients and $200 for non-WHC patients. Class fee covers both mother & support person.
Classes are available in two formats to fit your family's needs:
- All-day workshop: Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques.
- Online Combo: Sundays from 9:00am-12:00pm (Online course with 3-hour on-site learning).
For more information, or to register for the class, please call (978) 463-1079 or email birthcenter@ajh.org.