In partnership with North Florida Women’s Care, Childbirth Educators of Tallahassee offers Certified-Logo-BW-300x298quality childbirth preparation classes by the area’s  only nationally certified childbirth educators who have passed rigorous standards set by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Now offering live online classes due to COVID-19.

Why Attend Childbirth Classes?

  • Learn what to expect at the end of your pregnancy
  • Understand the process of birth
  • Explore tools that might make you more comfortable during labor
  • Learn labor support tools, and try them with your partner before labor
  • Try various positions, with guidance from our educator
  • Learn about your pain medication options
  • Meet other expectant parents, you just might meet a new friend
  • Build your confidence to help you feel more prepared for birth
  • Connect as a family

Topics included in classes include:

Normal Birth

  • End of Pregnancy
  • Normal Labor
  • Comfort Measures
  • Labor Support
  • Positions for Labor
  • Positions for Birth
  • Communication with Medical Staff

Choices & Possible Interventions

  • Labor Induction
  • Pain Medication Options
  • Epidural Procedure
  • Routine Hospital Procedures
  • Cesarean Birth

Other Topics Discussed

  • Breastfeeding Baby
  • Normal Newborn Behavior
  • Normal Newborn  Procedures
  • Postpartum Emotions
  • Postpartum Care for Mom
  • Support After Birth

Course Goals

Our classes are intended to fully prepare parents-to-be for the entire birth experience. It is our goal at CET to help introduce parents to the normal process of labor and birth and to the many choices in childbirth that they have available. Our classes are designed to not only help families learn about the basics of the birth process, but to also help them feel more equipped for the journey.

Times and Location

During COVID-19, we are offering our classes in a live online format as TMH is restricting visitors on the property.  Classes will be presented with the same resources, teaching, video watching, small group activities and more.  New parents will be able to ask questions in real-time and even be walked through a virtual tour with our educator.  Parents who have taken the course so far in this format have shared that it was very helpful and they enjoyed being in the comfort of home.

When able, we will return back into our teaching space described here:

Classes are conveniently located in the lobby of North Florida Women’s Care (1401 Centerville Rd #202, Tallahassee, FL 32308)  and are offered on various nights through the week (M-TH). We also offer a 2-day weekend course and a 4-series(2/2) class 2 nights a week for 2 weeks.  The class series includes a hospital tour, with the opportunity become more comfortable with the TMH labor and delivery unit.

Fees

The cost for our prepared childbirth class series is $120.  Fees include a ticket into a class series for mom and one birthing partner. Friends/Family that are pregnant at the same time are welcome in class, however, both pregnant mothers must register for a space in class.

 

Special Accommodations

We are happy to assist in placing families into the class that they prefer.  If you would like to register with another couple, or perhaps you need a specific class due to scheduling-just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate special requests.