Prenatal Education
Hickory NC
Our Childbirth Education classes are taught in-person and virtually, so you can choose which one is right for you.
Classes are…
Located at:
Catawba Partnership for Children - Hickory, NC
Anytime Fitness - 2102 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
Private (in your home)
Registration recommended early. Scheduling before 37 weeks and after 12 weeks.
Call or email us to speak directly with our instructors!
Our Hickory area Instructor:
Michaela Cruickshanks - Certified Labor and Postpartum and Infant Care Doula, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist, and Certified Fertility Awareness Educator
This 3 hour class will give parents-to-be knowledge of what to expect in childbirth and introduce you to birth through the eyes of a doula.
Limited to 5 couples (to keep social distance)
Topics include:
How it begins and navigating early labor together
The stages of labor and strategies for each unique part
How hormones play a role in your labor/birth
The GPS of Birth
When to go to the hospital and what happens when you’re there
Medical pain relief options (Comfort Measures Bootcamp provides non-medical techniques)
Communication with your partner and your medical team
Interventions, options, and alternatives
Cost - 65/per couple