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Description:
Our childbirth preparation class covers a variety of topics to help you prepare for the birth of your baby. You will learn what to expect during the various stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, your options for pain management, and how your coach can help you through labor. Taught by registered nurses, the class also covers breastfeeding and infant safety. A tour of The Birthing Suites is included. This course is recommended prior to the fifth month of pregnancy and completion of the class is recommended at least two weeks before your due date. Patients should bring their labor partner and wear comfortable clothing. This class is taught in English and Spanish. If you have any questions, please call (480) 784-5588.

Location:
Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital
Medical Office Building, Room 207
1492 S. Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Fees & Payment Instructions:
This class is free to Women's Care Center Clinic patients. For patients delivering at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital or Mountain Vista Medical Center the fee is $50. For patients delivering at any other hospital, even if your doctor practices at Tempe St Luke's Hospital or Mountain Vista Medical Center, the fee is $70. All class fees must be paid in advance of the class. Payments can be made at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital at Main Admitting during the day, and at ER Admitting after 4:30pm and on the weekends. If you have any questions regarding class fees, please call (480) 784-5588.

Register by Phone:
To register for a class over the phone please call (480) 784-5588.

2013 Childbirth Education Class Schedule
The Childbirth Education Classes are a five-class series that take place each Thursday (Jueves).

SPANISH 5PM - 7PM    |    ENGLISH 7:30PM - 9:30PM

April/May (Abril/Mayo)
April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
 
June /July (Junio/Julio)
June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 4
 
July/August (Julio/Augusto)
July 11, 18, 25, August 1 and 8
 
August/September (Augusto/Septiembre)
August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12
 
September/October (Septiembre/Octubre)
 September 19, 26, October 3, 10 and 17
 
October/November (Octubre/Noviembre)
October 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21

Free Birthing Center Tours
Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital is pleased to offer individualized free tours of our Birthing Suites. Visit our private, spacious, comfortably furnished labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum suites, meet our caring nursing staff and get all of your questions answered before the big day arrives. Our goal is to make this a joyous experience and to give your little one the very best start in life. Come find out why bigger isn’t always better. Call for your personal tour today: 480-784-5588.