Rockford Health System offers a class to prepare for both a vaginal or Caesarean birth, as well as for becoming a parent.  These small classes are especially recommended for first-time moms-to-be and their support persons. 

Topics include:

• Introduction to the Maternity Center
• The labor process
• Role of the support person
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Vaginal and Caesarean birth
• Pain management
• Postpartum adjustment

Offered as a one-day class on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dates:

• January 19
• February 16
• March 16
• April 20
• May 18
• June 15

Also offered as a three-night class on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dates:

• January 3, 10, 17
• February 7, 14, 21
• March 7, 14, 21
• April 4, 11, 18
• May 2,9, 16
• June 6, 13, 20

Cost: $50

Location: Rockford Memorial Hospital, Ingersoll Building, Classrooms 1 & 2