Childbirth Classes

Our First Steps Childbirth education consists of consists of a six-week series of evening classes or a one-day course. Additional services and offerings are also available through First Steps.

The 6-week classes are held from 7:00 p.m.
- 9:00 p.m. at Franklin County Home Health Agency in St. Albans.

There is a $90 charge for the 6-week course.

An optional class in the seventh week
for those who want more education about breastfeeding is also available at an additional charge.

The one-day course, Birth and Beyond,
also offered to meet the needs of couples
who cannot attend the 6-week course. There is a $75 charge for the one-day course.

Some insurance carriers cover the cost of these classes. Please contact your insurer to find out if your class will be covered under your specific plan.

Six Week Series:

       Please call Diana at 527-7531, ext.118 to
       register for the six-week series or one day
       course.

       You may also download a PDF of our
       registration form to complete and mail in.

If your due date is in the month of:	Plan to attend this series:
October	Tuesdays: July 29 - Sept. 2
November	Mondays: Aug. 25 - Oct. 6
December	Tuesdays: Sept. 30 - Nov. 4
January, 2009	Mondays: Nov. 3, 2008 - Dec. 8, 2008

One-day seminars, "Birth and Beyond" are held on Saturdays,
8:30 am - 4:30 pm at our office in St. Albans.

Birth and Beyond covers labor, birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, highlights of the postpartum period and what to expect from the newborn. There is a $75 charge for the "Birth & Beyond" class.

Birth and Beyond Courses - 2008
- August 23
- no Saturday class in September
- October 4
- November 15
- December 13

Additional Services and Offerings:

Refresher Childbirth Class: 1 night for 2 hours
Great for parents who need to review physical and emotional
aspects of childbirth, relaxation and breathing techniques.

Breastfeeding Class: 1 night for 2 hours
Provides introduction to the breastfeeding process as well
as providing access to resources and support for successful
breastfeeding. Follow-up counseling is available.

Home Visits for clients of the Healthy Babies, Kids and Families
program (this link will take you to the Vermont Department of Health website)

Postpartum Support

Home Visits & Follow-up for Maternal/Infant Discharge

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Phone: (802) 527-7531
Fax: (802) 527-7533

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Last Updated: 05/14/08 11:11 AM
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