Class topics include:
- Pregnancy basics
- Understanding labor and birth
- Medication and anesthesia
- The basics of Cesarean birth
- The early post-partum period
Relaxation techniques are introduced in class for partners to practice on their own at home. If you are interested in practicing relaxation techniques in class, with feedback offered from an experienced childbirth education instructor, Childbirth Preparation may be the more appropriate class for you.
Breastfeeding is not covered. Please register for maternity tour separately.
Class fee includes participant and one adult partner. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Class length: 1 class session, 6 hours
Class cost: $179
Inova Well also offers a wide variety of fitness classes that are open to the community. For a full listing of Inova Well fitness classes click here.
When you attend a childbirth education class with Inova Well, you know you are going to receive:
- Reliable, research and experienced based information
- An intimate environment where you can feel comfortable asking all your questions
- Compassionate instructors with many years of experience taking care of moms and babies
- Classes scheduled for days and times that are tailored to your busy life
- All the quality and standards you expect from the Inova Health System
Room: Lower Level Classrooms 1 and 2
Instructor: LeShanta Baker
Who should enroll: Expectant mothers 18 and older ONLY. Class fee includes participant and 1 adult partner.Coaches are encouraged to attend.
Area of Interest: Childbirth Education
Location notes: Our new location is across the street from the Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Room
Parking notes: Plenty of free parking - do not park in reserved spaces
Public transportation: Yes
Handicap access: Yes
Refund policy: Please click here to read the Cancellation, Refund, Transfer & Weather Policy.
Weather policy: Information about cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency can be obtained by calling the Inova Well weather hotline at 571-472-1438. Class cancellations do not always follow local public school closings.To reschedule or request a refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances call 571-472-1438. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration.
What to bring: There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. There are no microwaves or refrigerators available, so please plan lunch accordingly. You are welcome to bring a small personal cooler to store your lunch. Please note- the closest hospital cafeteria is not open on weekends. Participants are welcome to bring a blanket or yoga mat, pillows, and an exercise or birth ball for labor practice.
Please bring a printed or electronic copy of your confirmation email to your class.