Healthy Start Childbirth education is designed to prepare you for labor, birth, transitions to parenthood, baby care skills, and breastfeeding. This series covers information on labor and delivery, comfort measures and breathing techniques, and pain relief options; as well as caring for Mom & new baby after birth, and breastfeeding. A tour of the Women's Center is included and will be integrated with one of the classes. Registration for this course is for mom and her support person, this is a free class funded by the Healthy Start grant.
Location
Avera St. Mary's Hospital
801 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Map and directions
More specific location directions will be sent to registrants closer to the event date.
This course will be divided into 3 nights. The first two classes will be designated to labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn cares. We will also take a tour of the Women's Center!
The third class of the month is for all expectant parents, whether you have already made the decision to breastfeed or still undecided. Fathers/Support persons are encouraged to attend.
We encourage participants to bring food to enjoy during the class! Light refreshments will be provided.
Class days may be subject to change. You will be notified if changes need to be made.
