Weekend ‘Birth, Babies and Beyond’ Class Offered at Palos Community Hospital

Palos Community Hospital is offering a two-day interactive birthing preparation class, “Birth, Babies and Beyond,” led by certified childbirth educators. This small, personalized class is designed for expectant couples who wish to actively participate in the birth of their baby. Participants learn about pregnancy, breathing techniques, labor and birth, medication, epidural anesthesia, medical intervention, Cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, infant care, car seat safety and more. It is recommended that expectant mothers and their support person complete this class four to six weeks prior to the due date.

The next “Birth, Babies & Beyond” weekend program will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 20, at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., Palos Heights. The cost is $95 per couple. Call (708) 226-2300 to register. For more information on additional dates or other programs offered by Palos Community Hospital, visit PalosCommunityHospital.org