Childbirth Prep Classes

Many people are understandably anxious about childbirth. Fox's Childbirth Education Program helps relieve that anxiety by preparing parents-to-be for labor and delivery.

Staffed by trained childbirth education experts, the program consists of 6 two-hour sessions held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30. We also have Saturday classes 0900-1600. During those sessions, you'll learn the critical facts about childbirth:

What happens to the body during labor
How to exercise the muscles involved in childbirth
What to do when labor starts
Comfort measures to use during labor and birth
How to control breathing
How to recognize the stages of labor and make use of them
How the coach can help and participate in the birth
What to prepare for the hospital stay
How to care for the baby
Newborn nutrition

We recommend you sign up three months before the due date. For more information, please call 607-431-5730 or 607-431-5734.