Event Details

About This Event

• Event Type:Parenting/Birthing Classes
• Max Capacity:10

Details:

New Childbirth Essentials Weekend Series: Saturday 9a-330p (tour included) and Sunday 9a-3p

This in-person multi-day comprehensive childbirth series gives parents an in-depth look at the valuable tools and evidence-based information to prepare for your birth and postpartum recovery. This two day class is a great way to connect with other parents.

Please see below for specific dates for each class and use the registration form to sign up for the first day of the series you wish to attend. Your payment gives you access to each of the classes on that weekend series.

• January 11 & 12
• February 1 & 2
• March 22 & 23
• April 12 & 13
• May 10 & 11
• June 7 & 8
• July 26 & 27
• August 23 & 24
• September 6 & 7
• October 4 & 5
• November 1 & 2
• December 6 & 7

Our instructor is a specially-trained registered nurse and childbirth educator and public health nurse who will cover the normal physical and emotional experiences of late-stage pregnancy, labor, and birth including:

• Natural options for coping with labor discomfort, including breathing, movement and labor jacuzzi
• Medical options for coping with labor discomfort, including nitrous oxide, anesthesia and epidurals
• Possible medical interventions, including induction and cesarean birth
• Postpartum recovery for mother, baby and partner or the "fourth trimester"
• Interactive labor coping techniques, including birth positions and breathing
• Benefits of birthing at Boulder Community Hospital and a tour of the unit included
• Cost of class includes a support person

Please note that you do not need to take the Capable, Confident, and Coping Labor Techniques Class if you take the weekend series, it is included.

Cancellations: If you cancel your registration prior to 5 business days before class begins, your registration fee will be refunded or transferred to another class. No refunds or transfers will be given after this time.

In the event of bad weather--such as a snowstorm--an email will be sent out notifying you regarding the cancellation.

There are rare instances we may have to cancel a class due to low enrollment. A full refund will be given if we must cancel your class or you will be transferred into the next class.

For questions please email ParentResources@bch.org or call 303-415-7244 

Registration

• Price: $130.00
• Registration Instructions: Registration includes one support person.