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Ochsner Announces February Childbirth Class Schedule

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February 1st: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

February 8th: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

February 15th: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The three part series includes pregnancy topics, pain theories, pre-labor signs, labor signs, comfort measures, labor positions, interventions, pain medications, post partum and newborn procedures and breastfeeding.  Cost for the series is $25 for mom and a partner and includes registration, materials and refreshments.  All classes are held at Ochsner Medical Center – Baton Rouge in the first floor classrooms.  Call 755-4854 to register.

    The Ochsner Medical Center – B. R. Family Birthing Center opened in April of 2010.  The center features six labor and delivery rooms, two built-in birthing tubs, two cesarean rooms and nine NICU beds.  Ochsner has a team of Certified Nurse Midwives and OB/GYNs who offer a range of individualized birthing options.