Join us for a four-class series of free childbirth education classes. Learn everything you need to know as you prepare for the birth and care of your newborn. Our classes are taught at Berkeley Medical Center by certified Childbirth Educators and Lactation Consultants currently working in our Women & Children Units.
Topics Covered
- Normal labor, birth, and the early postpartum period
- Positioning for labor and birth
- Relaxation and massage techniques
- Labor support
- Communication skills
- Information about medical procedures
- Breastfeeding with our Lactation Consultant
- Healthy lifestyle
- Car seat safety
- Newborn care
- 4th class dedicated to breastfeeding and tour of labor & delivery rooms
Registration
Registration at least one week prior to your preferred session is required to participate. For more information or to register, call 304-264-1297, Menu Selection 2.
Class Schedule
New sessions are offered every other month on Thursdays at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
2024 Sessions
November 7, 14, 21, and December 5
2025 Sessions
January 2, 9, 16, 13
March 6, 13, 20, 27
May 1, 8, 15, 22
July 3, 10, 17, 24
September 4, 11, 18, 25
November 6, 13, 20, 27
Location
All classes are scheduled to take place in Berkeley Medical Center’s 8th Floor Classroom unless otherwise noted.
Berkeley Medical Center
8th Floor Classroom
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401