This class is offered online. Participants will join the class via WebEx with a live instructor presenting the class material.
You will receive an email approximately 3 days prior to your class with the login instructions.
The Bravo Baby childbirth series is made up of five class sessions. Learn more about each below.
It is highly advised, but not required, that you and your labor support person complete these classes by the 30th week of pregnancy. Please register early to ensure you get into the classes of your choice.
Class Session 1: Labor, Styled Your Way
Discover how your body is preparing for the birth of your child. Learn how to tell if you are in labor, when to come to the hospital and how to be comfortable at home during the early stages of labor. You and your labor support person will take away ideas for enhancing your birth experience.
Class Outline:
- Late pregnancy changes
- Symptoms -- to be or not to be…concerned?
- Preparing for labor
- Labor: what is it exactly?
- P.A.I.N. and relaxation
- Labor support person role
Class Session 2: Your Labor Accessories
Arrive at the big event fully prepared by knowing childbirth comfort measures, pain management options, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises that you can try during active labor. A woman should never leave home without these essentials! This class includes time to PRACTICE positions and techniques to use in labor along with your labor support person.
Class Outline:
- Healthy babies are worth the wait
- Early and active labor
- When to come to the hospital and who to call
- Admission and your stay in the hospital
- Monitoring & medications in labor
- Inductions
- Practice positions and techniques for labor
Class Session 3: The Crowning Event
Embrace this defining life moment and learn more about different positions for pushing, vaginal and cesarean birth, hospital resources for mom and baby and the emotions of being a new parent.
Class Outline:
- Transition, pushing, crowning and birth
- Medical procedures
- Delivery of the placenta after birth
- Postpartum for Mom
- Cesarean births
- Back home…now what?
Class Session 4: Oh, Baby! It's Your Birthday!
It is all about the newborn baby now! Learn what to expect from this little person, and gain hands-on practice of some basic newborn care.
Embark on your new adventure with baby during this overview on what to expect during the first 24 hours of your baby’s life. Learn about the miraculous changes that will occur as your baby transitions from the comfort of the womb to the big, new world and the care your baby will receive during this time.
Class Outline:
- Bonding
- APGAR Score
- Newborn Appearance
- The Baby’s First Day—What Happens?
- The Hospital Stay
- Hospital Resources
- Travel Home Safely
Class Session 5: Making Memories
Treasure the everyday milestones in your baby’s life as you learn the basics of taking care of baby at home. You will take away tips on infant sleeping, feeding, bathing and crying to ensure your baby is safe, secure and satisfied!
Class Outline:
- Daily Newborn Cares
- Well Fed & Satisfied
- Safe Sleep and Tummy Time
- Infant Massage
- Development and Communication
- When to See the Doctor
- Learning Opportunities
Presented by St. Cloud Hospital Birth Center. We look forward to seeing you at class.
Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend a class you have registered and paid for, please call 320-656-7021 and request a refund.
Weather-Related Cancellations
If we need to cancel the class due to poor weather conditions, we will post an announcement on the WJON web site.
CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Birth Center at 320-656-7021
