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Having a Baby? Prenatal Classes for expectant moms and their families
Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Rutland Regional Medical Center present the following educational and informative childbirth classes:
Birth and Beyond
Childbirth preparation classes
Childbirth Refresher
A review for couples who have attended other classes
Sibling Classes
For new brothers and sisters
Birthshop
One-day class
Tours
Tour the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center
Breast-Feeding
Information and considerations
Why Should I Take a Childbirth Class?
- Meet and socialize with other pregnant families in the community and share stories.
- Ask questions about pregnancy, labor and baby care.
- Get your family involved in your experience of pregnancy and childbirth.
What Will I Learn?
- The signs and symptoms of labor.
- Learn methods for coping with the pain of childbirth.
- What to expect when you and your newborn are in the hospital.
- The benefits of breastfeeding.
- Information about cesareans and other medical procedures that may occur, including epidurals.
- Take a tour of the Women’s and Children’s Unit at Rutland Regional Medical Center and become familiar with the tub, showers, birthing balls and other techniques used to help along the birthing process.
- Where and who to call for any questions that may come up after the class has ended.
One couple in every class will win a car seat at a drawing on the last night of class.
