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Platte County Memorial Hospital - Free Birthing Classes: Overview
Platte County holds free birthing classes for expectant parents three times per year in January, June, and September. Classes, which are two hours long and run for four consecutive weeks, teach what to expect during the pregnancy, birthing process, and post-partum. One-to-one instruction is also available. Partner organizations offer weekly support for the first two years of the baby's life.
What is it?
Platte County holds free birthing classes for expectant parents three times per year in January, June, and September. Classes, which are two hours long and run for four consecutive weeks, teach what to expect during the pregnancy, birthing process, and post-partum. One-to-one instruction is also available. Partner organizations offer weekly support for the first two years of the baby's life.
Who is it for?
Parents-to-be in the community.
Why do they do it?
The impetus for offering these classes is to prepare new parents to make informed health care decisions and to decrease anxiety and pain during the whole experience. This ultimately leads to healthier parents and babies.
Impact
This program has been in place for more than 20 years, with an average of 15 sets of parents participating each year.
Contact: Amy Forsberg, RN
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
Telephone: 307-322-3636, ext. 2483
E-mail: amy.forsberg@bannerhealth.com
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