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Prenatal & Parenting

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Childbirth Preparation — Live Instruction

Location

Albert Lea, MN Virtual

Freeborn County Government Center
411 S. Broadway Ave.
Freeborn Room

Date and Time

03/02/2022

Cost

Free

Class Details

This virtual (online) class is designed for women in their sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. Topics include:

Maternal/fetal aspects of the third trimester
Labor and delivery
Relaxation skills
Breathing techniques
Cesarean birth
The “normal” newborn
Postpartum adjustments
Car seat information
Tour of Family Birth Center

Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a towel or yoga mat with to the first class. Those attending the evening classes are welcome to bring a light snack.

Dates:

Jan. 3 and 10, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
March 2 and 9, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
May 2 and 9, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
July 6 and 13, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 and 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Nov. 7 and 14, 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Register for your preferred date to take the class using the "Register" link. You will not receive an automatic confirmation email upon registration. You will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link and class details within a week of registering.

Class cancellation

If class is canceled, we will make every attempt to reach you by phone or email. We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet minimum size requirements. Alternative classes will be offered whenever possible. You also may call to ask about class status:

Albert Lea Public Health: 507-377-5100

This class is open to current Mayo Clinic Health System OB-GYN patients. It is ideal to attend a class from the location you plan to deliver so you will be prepared with local birth center processes. If you are not a Mayo Clinic Health System OB patient, view Mayo Clinic prenatal class offerings.