The staff of the Women and Infants Health Care Unit at Waldo County General Hospital invites all expectant parents to participate in our childbirth preparation and breastfeeding classes, which are recommended by healthcare providers.
The classes:
• will cover a variety of topics as well as give the expectant mother an opportunity to ask questions to ensure the best possible childbirth experience;
• can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the expectant parents;
• are intended for women who are between six and eight months of pregnancy; and
• are offered as a free community service to all who plan to deliver their babies at Waldo County General Hospital.
A coach or support person is encouraged to attend all classes. Call 338-9348 to schedule a time that is convenient for you and your coach or support person to attend an individual class. Individual classes are held in the Women & Infants Health Care Unit. Please call the unit one hour before coming to class to verify that the class will be proceeding as planned (sometimes classes may need to be rescheduled due to increased activity in the unit).
Topics covered in class:
• signs of labor
• what to expect at the hospital
• stages of labor
• pain relief options, including medications and epidural
• complications
• Caesarean birth
