Objectives: Topics covered in class will include discussion of the labor and delivery process, obstetrical and newborn hospital procedures including discussion of anesthesia options as well as cesarean delivery. Characteristics of newborns, infant safety and family postpartum care are also discussed. Students will learn relaxation and breathing techniques for birth as well as labor comfort strategies and partner support techniques. For those delivering at Balboa Naval Hospital, the last night of class will include a hospital tour. The class, however, covers the hospital procedures and anesthesia options used in all San Diego County hospitals. Parents delivering at other hospitals are encouraged to arrange for a facility tour at their respective location.
A partner can help you with some of the breathing and labor strategies practiced in class, but it is NOT REQUIRED for attendance in class. Feel free to bring family and friends with you as your partner, or come alone. No children under 16 years of age allowed.
| Additional Course Content: |
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| Your changing body and feelings |
How your baby grows |
| Enjoying Pregnancy |
Labor and you |
| Coping with Labor |
Lamaze Breathing |
| Relaxation and labor |
Comfort Techniques |
Choices and variations in labor
and childbirth |
Hospital procedures |
| Medications |
Cesarean birth |
| After your baby is born |
Infant health and safety |
| Infant feeding |
Hospital Tour at Balboa Naval Hospital |
Please bring two pillows, one blanket or sleeping bag and two black or blue pen to this course.
Expectant mothers are welcome to take any session that best meets your needs. Please mention your due date in the registration email.
Location: This class is offered by an American Red Cross Authorized Provider, San Diego City College at:
West City Point Loma Campus
3249 Fordham Street
Room 122
San Diego, CA 92110
Price: There is no cost for the course but purchase of the student manual is required. Student manuals can be purchased in person for $15 at the San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter Headquarters. Manuals can also be purchased over the phone by calling (858) 309-1200. An additional shipping charge will be added for this service.