Childbirth Preparation

A class covering pregnancy, labor, newborn care and breastfeeding.

Education is the key for a positive birth experience. Learn what you need to know for the best possible start to your baby’s life. Please try to complete the class at least 6 weeks prior to your due date.

Current/Upcoming Sessions:

Five Week Evening Class

Session One of 2019
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, & 25
7:00—9:00PM

Session Two of 2019
June 3, 10, 17, 24, & July 1
7:00—9:00PM

Session Three of 2019
October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4
7:00—9:00PM

Location: RMH Conference Rooms; 1301 S. Main St. Ottawa

Breastfeeding Class

There is no charge for breastfeeding class & pre-registration is not required.
10/19/18, 2/25/19, 7/1/19, 11/4/19

Time: 7:00PM – 9:30PM
Location: RMH Conference Rooms; 1301 S. Main St. Ottawa

Class Fees

$60.00/session
No charge if delivering at RMH.

Childbirth Educator(s):

Cathy Booton, RN CCE
Jenna Wight, RN, CCE
Chelsie Keith, RN, CCE
Karol Frack, RN, IBCLC
(Nurses in the RMH Family Birth Place)

What You Will Learn:

  • Nutrition
  • Tour of the Family Birth Place/Operating Room
  • Discomforts of pregnancy
  • Cesarean birth
  • Terminology
  • Postpartum
  • Warning signs
  • Breathing and relaxation
  • Prenatal exercises & body mechanics
  • Labor rehearsal
  • Delivery of baby and placenta
  • Sexuality/Contraception
  • Signs of approaching labor · Getting off to a good start
  • False vs. true labor
  • How to know if baby is getting enough?
  • Contractions
  • Positioning
  • Stages and phases of labor
  • Problem interventions
  • When to go to the hospital
  • Nutrition
  • Film on childbirth
  • Pumping and storage
  • Fetal heart monitor
  • Characteristics of breast milk
  • Pushing – positions and breathing
  • Lifestyle
  • Pumping and storage
  • Assessment
  • Delivery of baby and placenta
  • When to seek help

Infant Care

  • Characteristics of newborn
  • Bathing
  • Cord care
  • Circumcision care
  • Feeding cues
  • Family life with baby
  • S.I.D.S.

Participants should complete the class, if possible, 6 weeks before due date.
Register early to guarantee a place in class.

Please download our Childbirth Preparation Info Card here.

Cancellation

A full refund will be given if a complete session is cancelled within 48 hours of a scheduled session. RMH reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances with facilities equipment and instructors.

Questions?

Contact Brenda Pfizenmaier at (785)229-8458 or website@ransom.org