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Childbirth Education

St. Luke's Childbirth Education Classes help you gain knowledge and understanding of the birth process, so you can approach this exciting experience with confidence.

Being well informed invites active participation in decisions, which guide your care. If possible, coaches should attend all childbirth class sessions with you, so both of you can prepare for this experience together.

Knowledgeable health care professionals teach the classes. You can rely on their experitise for answers to your questions.

Please discuss specific concerns related to your pregancy with your personal physician. Make a note of your questions and bring them to your next office visit.

If you have questions about the classes or want to register, call 218.249.5139,
or email us.

Frequently Asked Questions

2010 Class Dates

Labor & Delivery (3 day)
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $45.00/couple
 
March 9, 10, 11
May 4, 5, 6
June 1, 2, 3
July 6, 7, 8
September 7, 8, 9
November 9, 10, 11
December 7, 8, 9

Labor & Delivery (5 day)
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $45.00/couple

April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19
August 2, 4, 9, 11, 16
October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18


Labor & Delivery (weekend)
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
Cost: $45.00/couple
Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is a condensed weekend session.
March 19, 20
May 21, 22
July 16, 17
September 17, 18
November 5, 6

Labor & Delivery Refresher
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00/couple
For expectant mothers and coaches who have experienced
a previous birth.

April 20
June 8
August 17
October 19
December 14, 2010

Preparing to Breastfeed
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$15.00/couple
Expectant mothers (and significant others, if desired) who want to
prepare for breastfeeding.

March 31
April 28
May 26
July 28
September 29
October 27
November 17

Baby's First Year
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:30 to 9 p.m.
$20
This class is for future parents to learn about their baby's first year of life. Parent-to-be will have the opportunity to practice basic infant care skills during class. Please bring a doll to class with you.

March 8
June 14
September 13
December 13

Dads to Be
This class is for all fathers-to-be. You are able to come together without your pregnant partner to share your thoughts, feelings, and/or concerns regarding pregnancy, labor, delivery and impending questions.
St. Luke's Auditorim, Second Floor
6:30 to 8 p.m.
$20

May 20
August 19
November 18


Birthing With Confidence Non-Medical Interventions
329A SLH Clinic Building, 1011 East First St. Duluth
6:30 to 9 p.m.
$20

April 27
July 27
October 26

Labor & Delivery Sibling Class 
St. Luke's Auditorium, Second Floor
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00/family
Ages: 3 and up
Helps to promote interest in the new baby.


2010 Class Dates

April 26
June 28
September 27
November 29

Labor & Delivery Bonus Nite 
St. Luke's Room 329A
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No cost.
Registration is required. Call Robin Hutchinson  at 218-249-5139. Special session for parents who have completed St. Luke's Labor & Delivery classes. Car seat safety, infant CPR and a pediatrician available to answer questions.

2010 Class Dates

March 23
April 20
May 18
June 22
July 20
September 28
October 19
November 23

 

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