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.
Parents who plan to breastfeed should take a separate Breastfeeding class.
Class cost includes a virtual WebApp. Instructions to access the WebApp will be provided upon registration for the class. The web app includes educational content as well as video clips, printable charts and checklists, interactive web tools and much more.
Class fee includes participant and one adult partner. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Class length: 3 class sessions, two hours each
Class cost: $179
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
Instructor: Lela Stevens
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
Refund policy: To obtain a refund for any Childbirth Education classes, a request must be submitted at least 24 hour prior to the start of the class. Inova Well reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To reschedule or request a refund in these situations call 571-472-1400, option 2. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. Inova Well will accommodate class transfer requests whenever possible, however, transfers are not guaranteed. All registrants are entitled to ONE transfer per class. Repeated request for transfers will not be granted. For our full cancellation policy, click here.