Prenatal Education Class
Pregnancy! What an exciting yet mysterious word. Our Prenatal Education Class is designed to assist you in understanding pregnancy and your journey toward parenthood. We look forward to meeting you, and sharing information and resources to support you during this amazing time.
New parents-to-be are encouraged to attend the first two class sessions as soon as possible as we will be discussing important issues that will be helpful throughout your entire pregnancy.
The last four class sessions will focus on labor, birthing and the newborn. We will be practicing breathing and relaxation techniques.
There is no charge to attend these classes and pre-registration is not required.
Mission
Our Mission is to assist women in achieving a healthy pregnancy, a satisfying and safe birth of their newborn, and to assist women in recognizing when there is a problem that requires medical attention.
Objectives
To assist parents to:
o Gain an understanding of a healthy pregnancy
o Gain an understanding of the physical process of childbirth
o Learn and practicing relaxation and breathing techniques
o Learn about the characteristics of the newborn
o Explore issues related to new parenting
o Identify area resources for young families
Class Schedule
The Prenatal Education Class is conducted in a series of six sessions with an optional seventh session. There are four classes offered yearly. The class sessions start on the first Tuesday of February, May, August and November. Each session is held Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at FirstLight Health System in Mora.
***Class topics are subject to change due to scheduling of guest speakers and size of class ***
Session 1
- Introductions and general information
- Female anatomy of pregnancy
- Fetal development
- Exercising during pregnancy
- Relaxation techniques
Session 2
- Nutrition during pregnancy, healthy lifestyles
- Discomforts of pregnancy and relief measures
- Warning signs of premature labor
- Symptoms to report to your doctor
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Session 3
- Signs of approaching labor
- Labor and delivery overview
- Hospital tour
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
Session 4
- Medical procedures and interventions (physician guest speaker)
- Comfort measures
- Preparation for hospital stay
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
Session 5
- Guest parents
- Characteristics of the newborn
- Newborn care after birth
- Postpartum care
- Infant feeding
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
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Session 6
- Family planning (guest speaker)
- Preparing for birth and parenting
- Infant safety
- Parent-infant interaction and postpartum care at home
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Evaluation
Optional Session 7
- Infant Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) taught by FirstLight Health System Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
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Contact For More Information
FirstLight Health System
Nicole, Jamie B or Aimee
320) 225-3525
Or
Kanabec Public Health
Maria, Christine or Ellie
320) 679-6330