Labor Preparation for Expectant Parents
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The Family Birth Center in Hyde Park now offers in-person and virtual labor preparation classes. Choose the option that works best for you.
We'll help prepare you and your spouse, partner, co-parent, and support people for labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.
This class provides an overview of childbirth, including but not limited to:
- Breathing techniques
- Pain management
- Vaginal and cesarean birth
Cost
$10
Join Us for an In-Person Labor Preparation Class
This labor prep class is led in-person at the Hyde Park campus by a prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details.
Register online to reserve your spot
Convenient Virtual Class Options
Self-Paced Learning
Work at your own pace with our eClass online course with a live Zoom Q&A option. This online course is available on demand, meaning you can complete it at your own pace. You’ll then have the option to attend a live Zoom Q&A session with our prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details.
Register online for the eClass online course
Instructor-Led Virtual Learning
This class is taught live via Zoom by our prenatal nurse educator. Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with important instructions and details.
Register online to reserve your spot
![Prenatal nurse instructor Evelyn Turner guides a pregnant mom cradling a doll during an infant care class](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.sitecorecloud.io%2Funichicagomc-81nbqnb3%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fucmc%2Fmodule-images%2Fmultispotlight%2Fpregnancy-childbirth%2Fturner-couple-doll-prenatal-class-multi.jpg&w=1444&q=75)
Prenatal Classes and Family Resources
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