Childbirth Series

Marin General Hospital offers prenatal and postnatal instruction classes for expectant parents. Our childbirth preparation classes can be taken alone or in conjunction with the Infant Care Series. The one-day Childbirth Class and the three-day Wednesday evening classes contain the same information. Participants should bring the following items to class: two Pillows, a mat or blanket and a bottle of water.

One-Day Childbirth Classes 2010
Marin General Hospital Magnolia/Tamalpais Rooms
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 per couple
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Jan 16 Mar 13 May 15 Jul 17 Sep 11 Nov 13
Jan 30 Mar 27 May 22 Jul 31 Sep 25 Nov 20
Feb 13 Apr 17 Jun 12 Aug 14 Oct 9 Dec 4
Feb 27 Apr 24 Jun 26 Aug 28 Oct 23 Dec 11

Three-Day Childbirth Series 2010 (See Class Overviews below)
Marin General Hospital Magnolia/Tamalpais Rooms
Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 per couple
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Class
Title		 Dates
Class I Jan 6 Feb 24 Apr 14 Jun 2 Jul 21 Sep 8 Oct 27
Class II Jan 13 Mar 3 Apr 21 Jun 9 Jul 28 Sep 15 Nov 3
Class III Jan 20 Mar 10 Apr 28 Jun 16 Aug 4 Sep 22 Nov 10

Class I Overview

  •  Overview of the Labor Experience
  •  Benefits of Childbirth Classes
  •  Role of Labor Support Person
  •  Basic Anatomy & Physiology (terms heard in labor)
  •  Overview of Labor
  •  When to Come to the Hospital
  •  Early Labor
  •  Relaxation Introduction

Class II Overview

  •  Tour (Meet in Lobby 45 Minutes Prior to Class)
  •  Hospital Admission Routine
  •  Active Labor (Physical & Emotional Signs & Roles)
  •  Transition Phase of Labor (Physical & Emotional Signs and Roles)
  •  Labor Support and Training
  •  Breathing Techniques
  •  Relaxation Techniques
  •  Comfort Measures
  •  Pain Control Options
  •  Delivery Video

Class III Overview

  •  What to do if the Plan Changes
  •  Variations in Labor & Delivery
    • Preterm Labor
    • Back Labor
    • Induction
    • Internal Fetal Monitor
    • Other Prenatal Tests (Non-Stress Tests, etc.)
    • Cesarean Delivery Video
  •  Immediate Postpartum Adjustments
  •  Review Labor (All Breathing Techniques)