IN-PERSON - Des Moines Prenatal Class Series FREE - Baby
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This event takes place on multiple days.
- Wednesday, May 7 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
About this event
This in-person, interactive, comprehensive four-week course provides an in-depth understanding of the labor and birthing experience from pre-labor signs to early labor, active labor, transition, pushing and delivery of baby.Sundays (4-6 p.m.) and Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.) at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
You will interact with families in our small and engaging classroom environment to think through evidence-based research. Our instructors will show you several relaxation techniques and comfort measures including breathing, massage and positioning. A tour of the MercyOne birthing suites is included during the last class. You will leave this class feeling confident in designing your desired birth plan.
All classes are held in the East Tower Conference Rooms/Auditorium at our downtown MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - 1111 6th Ave Level A, Des Moines, IA 50314.
Driving directions and instructions on where to go will be sent the day before class from Jenn Halligan, Manager of Childbirth Education and Doula Services. If you do not receive this information a day prior via email, please email Jenn at: jenn.halligan@mercyoneiowa.org
