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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 218.249.5527,
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

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

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

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.

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.
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.

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.
No Charge.
August 19
November 18


Birthing With Confidence Non-Medical Interventions
St. Luke's Auditorium, 
915 East First Street, Second Floor
6:30 to 9 p.m.
$20
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.
September 27
November 29

Labor & Delivery Bonus Nite 
St. Luke's Room 329A
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
No Charge.
Registration is required. 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

September 28
October 19
November 23

 

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