Virtual Weekend Childbirth Education Classes at Mercy

345 Saint Paul Place,Baltimore MD 21202

20 August, 2022

Description

Dear Expectant Parents, We are sorry to inform you that, in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health's latest guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus, Mercy Medical Center's Childbirth Education Department will not be giving live Childbirth Classes at this time. We ask that you register as you normally would. Should the time for your class come and Mercy is still not having live classes, you will receive your class handouts in the mail the week before. You will be given a 50% refund through Eventbrite. You will also receive an invitation in your email to join your class virtually via WebEx. If you have any questions, please email us or call (410)332-9604 for assistance. Description: This is a condensed Weekend Class, Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm and Sunday, 9:30 am until about 1:30 pm. Mercy's Weekend Option Childbirth Education Class provides preparation for informed childbirth with a focus on techniques for relaxation, visualization and comfort/coping measures. This two day class provides a forum for your questions and help to bring your partner into the birthing experience, providing practice with coaching and being your advocate. The series of classes cover: Understanding pregnancy and labor Communication and decision making skills Breastfeeding Basics Prenatal care Physiology of birth Hospital procedures and birth choices Warning signs of pre-term labor Medication and pain relief options Breathing and coping techniques Complications and unexpected outcomes Postpartum and basic newborn care Also included is a tour of the Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby facilities at Mercy Medical Center. Cost: $125.00 (plus $9.02 registration fee) per couple. Details: A light breakfast will be provided. You will be notified by email about a week before class begins regarding the class location, what to bring, where to park, etc.. *Most insurance companies will provide reimbursement for the classes and some provide prepayment. Please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card prior to registering for more information. *Employees of Mercy will receive a 20% discount for classes. Please do not use Eventbrite to register for classes as you will be charged the full amount. Please contact the Childbirth Education office (410)332-9604, to register. *When registering, please keep in mind that Childbirth Education Classes are meant to be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy. *Classes have a minimum and maximum attendance requirement. If the minimum attendance is not reached, the class may not take place. If the maximum number of registrants has been reached for the class you want to take, please email the organizer at [email protected]. There may still be room in the class. *Inclement weather policy: classes may be canceled if there is inclement weather. You will be contacted by email if class is canceled or rescheduled. You may also check our website: http://mdmercy.com/centers-of-excellence/womens-health/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/services-we-offer/expectant-parent-resources For questions or more information, contact our Childbirth Education Coordinator: Pamela Westbrook, BSN, RNC-OB: 410-332-9604 or [email protected]