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HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital is offering expectant parents, “Having a Baby,” a three-part educational series which provides a comprehensive journey through the process of birth and infant care. The series is designed for mothers and their support partners, and can make a positive difference in the birth experience.

The series includes the following information:

• Signs of Preterm Labor
• Stages of Labor
• Pain Relief Options for Labor
• Medical Interventions
• Role of the Support Partner
• Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
• Birthing Positions
• Cesarean Birth
• Immediate and Extended Post-Partum
• Infant Care and Safety

HSHS St. Anthony’s encourages all first-time mothers to sign up for the series at 20 weeks of pregnancy and attend this series at 30 weeks with their support partners. All classes begin at 6:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium and pre-registration is required. Each pregnancy and birth is unique so HSHS St. Anthony’s also encourages those who have delivered before to take the series as a review.

In June, the series will be held on Tuesday, June 6; Tuesday, June 13, and Thursday, June 22.