The childbirth education course is a series of eight, two-hour classes for mothers and their labor support partner before the baby is born. These classes are designed to encompass all aspects of delivery and post-natal care as well as a tour of the facilities. The classes are taught at Shands AGH and consist of the following informative sessions:

• Before labor begins
• Breastfeeding*
• Recognizing the stages of labor
• Birth of the baby
• Variations of labor and delivery
• Caring for yourself after the delivery
• Newborn care*
• Infant CPR and safety*

*Registration for this class is recommended by the expectant mother's 28th week of pregnancy. The cost is $70, but the fee can be waived in special circumstances.

Information

For more information about Maternal/Child Services at Shands AGH, please call 352.733.0165.

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