Childbirth Class

Purpose

Freeborn County Public Health Department and Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea nurses have teamed up to provide childbirth education in our community.

The class is designed to prepare the expectant woman and her coach / support person for the experiences of late pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum.

Topics

Topics discussed in the classes are:

  • Breathing techniques
  • Cesarean birth
  • Labor / delivery process
  • Maternal / fetal aspects of the third trimester
  • Postpartum adjustments
  • Relaxation skills
  • The "normal" newborn
  • Updated car seat information

Cost & Registration

There is no cost to participants.  To let us know that you are interested in the class, please click here or call Public Health at 507-377-5100 for assistance.