Childbirth Education Classes

Childbirth and parenting education are provided as a community service of Bothwell Regional Health Center and are available to all parents-to-be. The program is designed to be flexible. Each class is called a Module and is taught by a nurse specially trained in pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and parenting skills.

Our Modules and Their Content
Module 1 should be taken first. Modules 2, 3, and 4 nay be taken in any order.

Module 1: Labor and the Birthday Party
Attend an overview of labor, delivery, and post delivery. Learn what happens emotionally and medically. Find out about medical interventions such as induction of labor, including vaginal and cesarean births.
(6 hours/3 classes)

2010 Class Dates:

January 5, 7, 12
February 6, 7 (Weekend Class)
March 2, 4, 9
April 6, 8, 13
May 15, 16 (Weekend Class)
June 1, 3, 8 July 6, 8, 13
August 3, 5, 10
September 18, 19 (Weekend Class)
October 19
November 23

Module 2: What Do I Do With This Baby?
Learn how to take care of your newborn. This includes bathing, infant massage, and what to expect from your newborn the first weeks at home. (2 hours/1 class)

2010 Class Dates:
January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 22	July 20 August 24 September 21 October 19 November 23

Module3: Infant Safety and CPR
Learn car seat safety, poison control, infant CPR and other measures to take if your baby is choking.
(2 hours/1 class)

2010 Class Dates:

January 21

February 18

March 25

April 22

May 20

June 24

July 22

August 19

September 23

October 21

November 18

Module 4: Breast Feeding For Sure or Just Thinking About It
Perfect class for you if you plan to breast feed or are still thinking about it. Successful breast feeding techniques will be discussed and questions answered. (2 hours/ 1 class)

2010 Class Dates:
January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 25 June 29	July 27 August 31 September 28 October 26 November 30

Class Times

Weekday Class

Weekend Classes

7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Saturday

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday

When and How Do I Register?
To enroll for classes, please email requested dates to Classes@brhc.org or complete and mail the attached registration form to:

Bothwell Regional Health Center
Childbirth Education Class Registration
601 East 14th Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
Class sizes are limited, early registration is recommended.
Classes will be held in the Bothwell Education Center located on the southeast corner of 14th and Ingram.

For Further Information, Contact
Community Outreach 660-827-9138
E-mail: Classes@brhc.org