Douglas County
Public Health
725 Elm Street
Suite 1200
Alexandria MN 56308

 

320-763-6018
fax: 320-763-4127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Childbirth Classes


4 class series - $100 per couple

It is recommended that you attend Childbirth Classes in the third trimester of your pregnancy.

Please bring 2 pillows, a blanket and your "Gift of Motherhood" book. If you haven't received a copy of the book, please contact your doctor.

These sessions will cover the following areas of pregnancy, birth, and newborn care:

Labor & Delivery  
Breathing & Relaxation  
Comfort Measures & Labor Support  
Interventions & Medications  
Tour of the Birthplace  
Postpartum and Baby Cares  
Car Seat Education  

 

Class Dates for 2009:
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 6, 13, 20 & 27
February 17, 24, March 3 & 10
April 4 (Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
April 14, 21, 28 & May 5
June 2, 9, 16 & 23
July 21, 28, August 4 & 11
September 15, 22, 29 & October 6
October 24 (Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
November 17, 24, December 1 & 8

Location:   Douglas County Hospital, 111 - 17th Ave E, Alexandria MN 56308
for Saturday class: 1/2 hour lunch on your own - lunch is available for purchase at the hospital cafeteria


Class Dates for 2010:
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

January 5, 12, 19, & 26
February 16, 23, March 2, & 9
April 3 (Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
April 13, 20, 27 & May 4
June 1, 8, 15, & 22
July 17 (Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
July 20, 27, August 3, & 10
September 14, 21, 28, & October 5
October 23(Saturday) 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
November 16, 23, 30 & December 7

Location:   Douglas County Hospital, North & South Conference Rooms (lower level), 111 - 17th Ave E, Alexandria MN 56308 For Saturday class: 1/2 hour lunch on your own - lunch is available for purchase at the hospital cafeteria

 

Pre-register for classes
Call Douglas County Public Health
320-762-3046 or 320-762-3048

Please make payment in advance if possible. Make checks payable to Douglas County Public Health. Payments may be dropped off or mailed to: Douglas County Public Health, 725 Elm St, Suite 1200, Alexandria MN 56308.

MA (Medical Assistance) and PrimeWest will pay for classes if this is your only form of insurance. Receipts may be obtained to submit to your private insurance. No one will be refused because of inability to pay.

Private classes are available for those with specific needs. Call 320-763-6018 for more information.