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Lamaze® Preparation for Childbirth

This 12 hour childbirth class offers expectant parents an opportunity to receive answers to all their questions about giving birth and reviews what typically happens when mom comes to the hospital to deliver. Through these classes, parents will learn the signs of labor, relaxation skills, paced breathing and comfort management. Moms and their support persons rehearse for labor to help ease anxiety surrounding the birthing experience. This comprehensive course also addresses post-partum emotions. We will also offer instruction in car seat purchase and installation by a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration certified instuctor. The 6 week course meets on weeknights and is offered at the ldaho Street location. Our teachers recommend that expectant parents complete this course 2 to 4 weeks prior to their due date.

(Pre-Registration is required)

Fee: $50 (Scholarships are available)
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: ldaho Street Building


SESSION ONE:
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & February 2nd, 9th
SESSION TWO:
February 16th, 23rd & March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
SESSION THREE:
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th
SESSION FOUR:
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & June 1st, 8th
SESSION FIVE:
June 15th, 22nd, 29th & July 6th, 13th, 20th
SESSION SIX:
August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st & September 7th
SESSION SEVEN:
September 14th, 22nd, 29th & October 5th, 12th, 19th
SESSION EIGHT:
October 26th & November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
SESSION NINE:
December 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th & January 4th, 11th


St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is the only Lamaze® Approved Provider in the Inland Northwest.

Lamaze International has been a household name in childbirth education. It is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote, support and protect normal birth through education and advocacy. Since 1960, Lamaze International has provided the most comprehensive and respected education. Lamaze International has also established the Lamaze Approved Provider Program, whereby hospitals, birth centers, group practices and other institutional providers are recognized for meeting Lamaze® standards and offering excellence in childbirth education.

Click here to visit the Lamaze® website

How to Register


To register for classes, call the Community Health Education Resource Center at 208-799-5417
or

Fees are accepted the first night of class.
Scholarships are available by asking your class instructor.
Credit Card payments are gladly accepted in advance.



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