Support For Mothers
Childbirth Education is for expectant mothers after 20 weeks of pregnancy. A support person is encouraged to attend with you.
Learn about:
- Basic information about pregnancy
- Danger signals in pregnancy
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Cesarean birth
- Medical options and epidurals
- Newborn care and nutrition
- Breastfeeding
To download the Childbirth Education brochure, click here.
For more information on class times and location, please call (573) 458-7397
Four Consecutive Evening Classes located at PCRMC
Tuesday Evenings 6pm – 8:30pm
Class 1 January 10-31
Class 2 March 6-27
Class 3 May 1-22
Class 4 July 10-31
Class 5 September 4-25
Class 6 October 9-30
Wednesday Evenings 6pm – 8:30pm
Class 1 January 4-25
**Breastfeeding Classes will be offered on the 4th Evening of the Series.
All-Day Classes located at PCRMC
9am – 4 pm
Wednesday January 11
Wednesday February 15
Wednesday March 7
Wednesday April 18
Wednesday May 16
Wednesday June 27
Wednesday August 15
Wednesday September 19
Wednesday October 17
Wednesday November 7
Wednesday December 12
Early Pregnancy Class
Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Phelps County Health Department
Tuesday February 14
Tuesday April 10
Tuesday June 12
Tuesday August 14
Tuesday October 9
Tuesday December 11
**To be taken prior to 20 weeks gestation
Infant/Child Safety Class
Tuesdays 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Phelps County Health Department
Tuesday January 10
Tuesday March 13
Tuesday May 15
Tuesday July 10
Tuesday September 11
Tuesday November 13
**To be taken after delivery or third trimester of pregnancy to age 1 year
Toddler Parenting and Safety Class
Tuesdays 9:00 - 12:00 PM
Phelps County Health Department
Tuesday February 14
Tuesday April 10
Tuesday June 12
Tuesday August 14
Tuesday October 9
Tuesday December 11
**To be taken when child is 1-3 years of age