Archbold Medical Center| Archives Magazine | Spring 2019

16 ARCHBOLD MEDICAL CENTER Expecting? OUR CHILDBIRTH CLASSES CAN HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE BIG DAY OBSTETRICIANS AND NURSES often spend years learning about childbirth. But parents-to-be usually only have a few months to prepare for their baby’s arrival. You may be worried about the prospect of labor and delivery—not to mention parenthood. But our childbirth classes can help ease your concerns. “Our classes can help expectant moms build confidence in their ability to give birth and can help birth partners learn how to be active members of the birthing team during labor and deliv- ery,” said Jessica White, RN, Lactation Consultant. “You and your partner can learn what to expect during labor, which may help reduce the anxiety about childbirth. You’ll also have the chance to ask the instructor questions and talk about any concerns you have, as well as meet other expectant parents.” To learn more about the maternity center at Archbold and the classes we offer, visit www.archbold.org/ maternity-support , or call 229.228.2808 . Along with the childbirth education class, Archbold also offers a breastfeeding basics class, a grandparent-to-be class and a support group for breastfeeding moms. Topics covered in the childbirth class include: • Labor and delivery • Comfort measures • Epidural and pain medication • C-section delivery • Postpartum • Newborn care • Breastfeeding