Rockford Health System offers a class to prepare for both a vaginal or Caesarean birth, as well as for becoming a parent.  These small classes are especially recommended for first-time moms-to-be and their support persons. 

Topics include:

• Introduction to the Maternity Center
• The labor process
• Role of the support person
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Vaginal and Caesarean birth
• Pain management
• Postpartum adjustment

Offered as a one-day class on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dates:

• April 21
• May 19
• June 16
• July 21
• August 18
• September 15
• October 20

Also offered as a three-night class on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dates:

• April 5, 12, 19
• May 3, 10, 17
• June 7, 14, 21
• July 5, 12, 19
• August 2, 9, 16
• September 6, 13, 20
• October 4, 11, 18

Cost: $50

Location: Rockford Memorial Hospital, Ingersoll Building, Classrooms 1 & 2