Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education Schedule & Fees for 2010
Pre-registration is required for all classes. If you would like more information please call (509) 336-7612.
Childbirth 101 - $50 per Couple
Childbirth 101 is a seven-week course designed to prepare you and your partner for the physical and emotional aspects of labor and birth. Relaxation, massage, breathing techniques, the progression of normal labor and birth, tough labors, cesarean birth, breastfeeding, and newborn care are addressed. Bring pillows and a blanket. Fee includes a textbook.
Classes are from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Mondays and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays. To register for this class, call (509) 336-7612.
Monday Classes- 6 to 8 pm
March 1 - April 19 (No class on Spring Break)
May 3 - June 7
July 5 - August 16
August 30 - October 18 (No class on Labor Day)
October 25 -December 13 (No class Thanksgiving week)
Wednesday Classes - 7 to 9 pm
March 3 - April 21 (No class Spring BreaK)
May 5 - June 16
July 7 - August 18
September 8 - October 20
October 27 - December 15 (No class Thanksgiving week)
Refresher Childbirth Class - $20 per couple
This one-time class is for couples who have experienced a previous prepared birth and want to receive an update on labor and birthing options, breathing and relaxation techniques. To register for this class, call (509) 332-2541.
Saturdays - 1 to 4 pm
March 27
June 12
September 11
December 11
Weekend Childbirth Workshops - $55 per couple
This is a condensed version of the Prepared Childbirth Course offered on two full Saturdays. To register for this class, call (509) 332-2541.
Two consecutive Saturday Classes - 9 to 5 pm
April 10 & 17
July 10 & 17
October 23 & 30
Sibling Classes - $10 per family
Designed to prepare children for a new baby brother or sister, this class includes practice holding and diapering a doll, discussion of what babies can and cannot do, and what to expect when visiting mom in the hospital. To register for this class, call (509) 332-2541.
Saturdays - 10:30 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm
March 27
June 12
September 11
December 11