| Childbirth and parenting education are provided as a community service of Bothwell Regional Health Center and are available to all parent-to-be. The program is designed to be flexible. Each class is called a Module and is taught by a nurse specially trained in pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and parenting skills. Our Modules and Their Content Modules 1 and 2 should be taken consecutively. Modules 3, 4, and 5 can be taken in any order. Module 1: Labor and the Birthday Party Attend an overview of labor, delivery, and post delivery. Learn what happens emotionally and medically. Find out about medical interventions such as induction of labor, including vaginal and cesarean births. (6 hours/ 3 classes) |
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| January 3, 10, 17 |
April 3, 7, 10 | July 3, 7, 10 |
October 2, 6, 9 |
| March 6, 10, 13 |
June 5, 9, 12 |
August 7, 11, 14 |
November 6, 10, 13 |
Module 2: Labor Can Be a Pain This module will help you understand interventions to reduce the pain associated with labor. Relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as medical remedies, are discussed. (2 hours/1 class) |
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| January 24 |
April 17 |
July 17 |
October 16 |
| March 20 |
June 19 |
August 21 |
November 20 |
Module 1 & 2 Weekend Classes: (with at least three moms registered) |
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| February 9, 10 |
May 10, 11 |
September 20,21 |
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Module 3: Infant Safety and CPR Learn car seat safety, poison control, infant CPR and other measures to take if your baby is choking. (2 hours/ 1 class) |
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| January 31 |
April 24 |
July 24 |
October 23 |
| February 28 |
May 22 |
August 28 |
December 1 |
| March 27 |
June 26 |
September 25 |
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Module 4: What Do I Do With This Baby? Learn how to take care of your newborn. This includes bathing, infant massage, and what to expect from your newborn the first weeks at home. (2 hours/1 class) |
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| January 21 |
April 21 |
July 21 |
October 20 |
| February 18 |
May 19 |
August 18 |
November 17 |
| March 17 |
June 23 |
September 22 |
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Module 5: Breast Feeding For Sure or Just Thinking About It Perfect class for you if you plan to breast feed or are still thinking about it. Successful breast feeding techniques will be discussed and questions answered. (2 hours/ 1 class) |
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| January 28 |
April 28 |
July 28 |
November 24 |
| February 25 |
May 21 |
August 25 |
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| March 24 |
June 30 |
September 29 |
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Class Times |
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| Weekday Class |
Weekend Classes | ||
| 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. |
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday | ||
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday | |||
Which Modules Should I Take? First Baby Modules 1-5 are recommended Refresher course Modules 1, 2, and 3 are recommended (but feel free to take any others you would like) When and How Do I Register? To enroll for classes, please email requested dates to ctieman@brhc.org or complete and mail the attached registration form to: Bothwell Regional Health Center Childbirth Education Class Registration 601 East 14th Street Sedalia, MO 65301 Class sizes are limited so early registration is strongly recommended. |
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For Further Information, Contact |
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601 East 14th Street, Sedalia, Missouri 65301 • (660) 826-8833