Sign up now for April 9 Prepared Childbirth Education class at Veterans Memorial Hospital

Veterans Memorial Hospital will hold a Prepared Childbirth Education class Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room. Lunch will be provided.

During the class, instructors concentrate on labor and delivery and practicing the relaxation and breathing techniques. Other education issues on pregnancy and exercise, nutrition during pregnancy, medications available during delivery, and care of the new baby are also discussed. In addition, infant CPR is also taught.

Any expectant individuals in their last three months of pregnancy are invited to join the course at VMH in Waukon. Preregistration is necessary, as seats are limited. Contact Machelle Bulman, RN, or Janelle Helgerson, RN, at 568-3411 to register.

Couples who have had Lamaze previously and would like a refresher course should contact Machelle Bulman, RN.