This comprehensive class covers everything you need to know to prepare for childbirth, including:
- The final weeks of pregnancy
- The birth process, including the different stages and phases of labor
- Back labor
- Labor support techniques
- Basic breathing and relaxation for labor
- Supportive technologies and induction
- Cesarean birth
- Postpartum recovery and the adjustment to parenthood
Parents are encouraged to register in the fourth or fifth month of pregnancy, and have their classes completed by about 36 weeks. Please note that a hospital tour is not part of prenatal classes at Amma. You can contact your hospital directly for information about tours.
Preparing for Childbirth gives parents the fundamentals of intentional relaxation and breath work for coping with labor. Couples desiring a natural childbirth, or a more in-depth experience of hands-on skills, will benefit from taking the Labor Skills Workshop in addition to this class.
Three options are available:
- Three weeknights See dates and register
- Two half Saturdays See dates and register
- One full Saturday See dates and register
Tuition: $105 for any option. Tuition covers the expectant mother and one support person.
Get a discount on this class when you purchase our Ready for Baby Package!
We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Private childbirth classes can often be arranged upon request for a tuition of $225 for a 3-hour session.
Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.