Lamaze Class

Preparing for Labor and Birth

A six-week class in which expectant mothers and their coaches learn various methods to help them prepare for the birth of the baby. Topics include signs of approaching labor, breathing techniques, relaxation skills, comfort management and medications.

Course content follows Lamaze International™ curriculum guidelines. A tour of the maternity unit is included.

Upcoming Classes:

Wednesday Evening, 4-Week Series, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. each night

April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17, 23
December 1, 8, 15, 22

Tuesday Evenings, 3-Week Series, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. each night

September 14, 21, 28*
December 7, 14, 21*
Note: a tour of Maternity is not included with this series since the class is taught at BHS WholeHealth, Cranberry Township. An independent tour of Maternity may be scheduled by calling 724-284-4334 at least one hour prior to your arrival.

Weekend Series

August 13: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. AND August 14: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
November 5: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. AND November 6: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Class location: Butler Memorial Hospital, Main Campus unless otherwise noted.

(*) Indicates the class is heald at BHS WholeHealth, Cranberry Township, within the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA.

Program fee: $80.00

Locations:

Butler Memorial Hospital, Main Campus: 911 E. Brady Street, Butler, PA
BHS WholeHealth, 2001 Ehrman Road, Cranberry Township, PA
BHS East Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road, Butler, PA

For additional information or to register for class, contact the Education Department at 724-284-4232 or via e-mail.