Sharing the adventure of childbirth can be both exciting and mystifying. Our childbirth education classes are designed to empower expectant parents with knowledge, alleviate anxiety through confidence-building exercises, and provide a forum in which ideas can be shared -- all while retaining the enthusiasm and natural excitement associated with the childbirth experience.

Although classes are designed specifically for the patients of Drs. Gooch,  Grogono, Kish, Nunnelly, Reue, and Sweeney, patients of other physicians are welcome to attend.

About the Instructor 

Lynne Berdofe, WHCNP, RNC is a Certified Childbirth Educator with over 17 years of experience in obstetrical nursing. She has been with Drs. Des Rosiers & Wernecke, Associates since 1995. Her other obstetrical background includes experience as Charge Nurse of Labor and Delivery Room Suites at Seton Medical Center as well as Special Care Nursery experience at Scott & White Hospital. Click here for more information about Lynne.

Class Description: Classes are organized in a series of four sessions: 

Session 1

Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy/labor

When to call the doctor

Discussion from book received in class

Introduction to breathing techniques

Birth video

 

Session 2

Phases/stages of labor

Labor and birth without pain medication(s)

Labor "props"

Childbirth choices

Relaxation/Breathing techniques

 

Session 3

Video – medications/epidural

Discussion of medication options and epidurals

C-section discussion and video

Review of relaxation and breathing techniques

 

Session 4 

Introduction to baby care and breastfeeding

Postpartum care

Tour Seton Medical Center Labor and Delivery Rooms

Time 

A new class series typically begins on the first Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Call Lynne for dates (512) 454-5721. Or Press here to E-mail Lynne.

We recommend that you complete the classes by your 8^th month of pregnancy. You may register at any time; however, registration should be completed by your 6^th month to reserve your space. 

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Location

Classes are held in the Medical Park Tower Building, adjacent to Seton Medical Center

 

Cost

$75.00 for the series of 4 classes