Health & Wellness Classes
Prepared Childbirth Class
This is a class for expectant parents which focuses on late pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period. It includes information on relaxation and patterned breathing for labor as well as hospital procedures, anesthesia and cesarean birth.
Your instructor will inform you how to arrange for a tour of the labor and delivery and postpartum area of the hospital in which you will deliver.
Each couple will receive a packet of handouts on the presented material for future reference.
This course meets for four weeks for three hours on weeknights.
It is recommended that you register for a class that is scheduled to finish approximately two to four weeks before your due date.
Special instructions:
Please wear comfortable clothing (preferably slacks) and bring two large pillows, a watch with a second hand and paper and pen if you wish to take notes.
Schedule
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Burlington office
[Directions]
- Wednesday, August 11 - September 1, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, September 21 - October 12, 6:00 - 9:00PM
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- Tuesday, November 9 - 30, 6:00 - 9:00PM
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- Tuesday, December 21 - January 11, 6:00 - 9:00PM
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- Wednesday, August 11 - September 1, 6:00 - 9:00PM
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Cambridge office
[Directions]
- Monday, September 13 - October 4, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, October 19 - November 9; 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, November 29 - December 20; 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, January 11 - February 8; 6:00 - 9:00PM
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- Monday, September 13 - October 4, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Quincy office
[Directions]
- Tuesday, September 21 - October 12, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, November 16 - December 7, 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
- Tuesday, December 28 - January 18; 6:00 - 9:00PM
Register for this class (online, phone or mail)
Fee:
$159 per individual or couple;
$146– discount rate for Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates patients and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care membersSome health insurance plans offer reimbursements up to $100 after you have completed your prenatal education class. Call your insurance company to see if you qualify.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel your registration for non-medical reasons, a partial refund will be given only if your space in class can be filled.
If we cancel a course due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund and will be notified at least 2 weeks before the course begins.
- Tuesday, September 21 - October 12, 6:00 - 9:00PM
