Childbirth education at La Porte Hospital: 4-Hour Childbirth Preparation Class

Event Information

This class should be taken at approximately 28 weeks of pregnancy. Topics covered include the following: prelude to labor, labor, support techniques to assist the laboring mother, vaginal birth, medical procedures, cesarean sections, postpartum care, pain management options, newborn baby care, preparations for going home, and a tour of the Birthing and Family Care Center at La Porte Hospital.This class is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Upcoming classes are being held on August 7 and August 21. A class is also being offered on Saturday, August 24. Those attending are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Class sizes are limited and advanced registration is required. Register at laportehealth.com/childbirth.

La Porte Hospital provides full service hospital and outpatient care to residents of La Porte County and surrounding communities. The mission of La Porte Hospital and La Porte Physician Network is to improve the health of our patients and communities.