In-person classes for expecting parents.
New parenthood can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. In just one day, Health First’s comprehensive childbirth education class is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate your upcoming birth journey. The tools and techniques taught in our class will ensure that you are well-prepared to reduce your perception of pain, decrease stress and anxiety, and increase your comfort during childbirth.
Class highlights:
- Effective labor positions, plus coping skills & progress strategies.
- Pain relief/medication options.
- Medical support (interventions) when your birth plan doesn’t go as planned.
- Breathing techniques and guided visualizations.
- Postpartum care and recovery.
- Birth suite tour.
Childbirth class registration.
Classes are offered free of charge at each of our birthing hospital locations. Space is limited, and you must be registered to attend.
Holmes Regional Medical Center Childbirth Class
Viera Hospital Childbirth Class
Class Educator:
Lydia Baker
Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator
Lydia is a dedicated birthing professional who draws from her years of experience and education to provide exceptional care to her clients and their partners. To better serve her clientele, Lydia stays up-to-date on practices, policies and interventions, doctors, and midwives standard of care practices, newborn and breastfeeding information, and local resources.
As a certified Doula and childbirth educator, she is passionate about educating parents on their options and empowering them to make educated decisions that are best for them and their growing family.
Maternity education at your fingertips.
From your first trimester to your baby's first smile, find everything you need to know with our maternity education app, powered by YoMingo. Navigating parenthood is a new adventure. Let this be your guide.
- Evidence-based information, articles, and videos on prenatal care, labor, and birth, as well as newborn care for your baby and postpartum care for you.
- Baby growth tracker.
- Community resources that benefit the wellness and health of you and your baby.