Childbirth Education Class

Congratulations: You Are Pregnant!

This class is for pregnant persons and their partners to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience, such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures. It is ideal to attend this class during the last trimester of pregnancy.

This class is a combination of at-home learning (online module taken at your own pace) and then an in-person review with hands-on practice (3 hour class).

Topics Covered Include:

  • Anatomy
  • Labor & delivery
  • Hydrotherapy in labor
  • Labor relaxation techniques
  • Epidurals & medications
  • Cesarean section
  • Immediate post-delivery period
  • Birth Center postpartum experience

In-Person ONLY All Day Class: Class fee is $150 per pair. Class fee covers one 6-hour in-person class experience. View upcoming classes and register below.

Virtual ONLY Class: Class fee is $75 per pair. Class fee covers 9-month access to our online Childbirth Class module that can be completed independently and at your own pace, with no in-class experience included. Register via email here.

Combination Class (combination of online and in-person learning): Class fee is $150 per pair. Class fee covers the online module and attendance at the 3-hour in-person class experience. View upcoming classes and register below.

After registering for your class, you can expect an email within 4 days with payment information and more detailed class day information.

Upcoming Events

September 23rd

10:00am - 4:00pm

Childbirth Education

Higgins Conference Room

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Ave.
Newburyport, MA 01950
Register

Thank you for registering. You will receive an email to confirm your registration.

September 24th

9:00am - 12:00pm

Childbirth Education

Higgins Conference Room

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Ave.
Newburyport, MA 01950
Register

Thank you for registering. You will receive an email to confirm your registration.