Ashley Regional Medical Center - Free Prenatal Classes

What is it?

The hospital’s free Childbirth Education Classes continue for six weeks, covering topics that include complications with pregnancy, what to expect during labor and delivery, natural deliveries and epidurals, breastfeeding and bottle feeding and caring for your infant and yourself after discharge.

Who is it for?

Young, low-income first-time mothers or parents-to-be. Although it was initially created for Ashley Regional’s patients, using the hospital’s services is not required to attend these classes.

Why do they do it?

The classes were originally designed to address a high incidence of teen pregnancy in the community – pregnant teens especially needed basic education about childbirth and caring for an infant. Teen pregnancy is less of an issue now, but young mothers-to-be still need information about what to expect during childbirth and afterward with their new baby.

Impact

About 100 young women go through the class series every year.

Contact: Pennie Johnson
Nurse Manager
Telephone: 435-781-6833
E-mail: pennie.johnson@lpnt.net