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Childbirth Preparation Class | Metrohealth Medical Center

6835 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105

Open to any pregnant woman and her partner of choice. There is no geographic restriction, age restriction, or requirement to deliver at Metro.
None however, will need to bring a blanket and pillow to class for the breathing and relaxation practice sessions.
Course held once a week for 5 weeks. Main Campus: Mondays or Wednesdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm. Broadway Health Center: Tuesdays: 3:00pm-5:30pm. Middleburg Heights November Family Health Center: Tuesdays: 6:30pm-9:00pm.
(800) 554-5251

Voice - voice | Main number

(216) 778-4700

Voice - voice | Referrals

(216) 957-1680

Voice - voice | ExpressCare

(216) 778-3372

Voice - voice | For those needing counselor for the deaf

https://metrohealth.org/birthing
[email protected]

Phone for more information or registration (may need to leave a message, in which the call will be returned.) Can also register online. Clients should choose one series of Childbirth Preparation classes that will work with their schedule (if interested in classes at Main Campus, select a Monday or Wednesday series, not both.) It is suggested that participants enter the class around the beginning of the third trimester. Participants should try to register for the class of their choice before the sixth month of pregnancy.

Fixed fee, free if participant has any kind of government-subsidized health insurance (Medicaid, etc.).

United States

Description

Offers a course for mothers and partners which covers many topics which are part of the birth process - labor, pain management, normal new baby behavior, new baby care, postpartum depression, etc. Each night offers a component of Lamaze technique to assist the mother. Participants receive a wealth of printed materials. Each five-week class series includes a tour of the birthing center, including a look at the birthing suites and postpartum unit. (even if they will not deliver at Metro). Participants in this course are also eligible to have the assistance of a doula (a skilled woman to assist the mother at the birth).

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Metrohealth Medical Center

Functions as a 731-bed, county-owned and fully-accredited general medical and surgical hospital.