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Congratulations! You are expecting a baby and it is an exciting time. The members of our Childbirth Education team at Flagstaff Medical Center are here to help you and your family prepare for this experience. We offer a variety of classes and services to give you the information and assistance you will need for birth and beyond. Classes are taught by Labor and Delivery nurses as well as certified and specially trained healthcare professionals. Early registration is recommended, as classes fill up quickly.

Course Description

This seven-hour class is designed for people with busy schedules or for those expectant parents who live outside Flagstaff. Topics include in-depth information on the labor and childbirth process, role of the support person, comfort measures, medications, anesthesia and relaxation and breathing techniques. Plan to attend this class prior to 34 weeks of pregnancy.

This class meets on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes a one-hour lunch break on your own.

You will need to have the following items handy for your class: 2 to 4 pillows and a blanket for floor exercises. You will also need a refillable water bottle to use throughout the day. Feel free to have some snacks on hand for you and your labor partner. Be sure to wear comfortable, stretchy clothes.

Class Dates

• Jan 11, 2025
• Feb 1, 2025
• March 22, 2025
• April 27, 2025
• May 3, 2025

Location: 

Flagstaff Education Department at Northern Arizona Healthcare
399 S. Malpais Ln., 2nd floor
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 

Cost:

$65 tuition is for two people – the mother and her partner.

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Register now:

Registration and payment for classes can be made online by creating an account through the Learning Management System (LMS).

Once logged into LMS, select “Search” at the top of the screen, select “Classroom” under the course type criteria and then enter “Labor Basics” in the search box. This will provide a list of available class dates.

You may also contact the Education office at 928-773-2491. If paying by check or money order, please make payable to Northern Arizona Healthcare – Childbirth Education.

Additional Information

After registering online, you will receive an email from the Childbirth Education office confirming receipt of your registration. If you do not receive class materials within 48 hours of your scheduled class, please contact the Education office at 928-773-2491. Please include your email address and current phone number in any messages to ensure accurate delivery of your registration information.

If a class is posted as full and you are interested in registering for that class, please contact the Education office at 928-773-2491. You will be placed on the waiting list. You will be notified by phone if there is a cancellation and seats become available for you and your partner.

If you would like to register for a class less than 24 hours before it is scheduled, please contact the Childbirth Education office to confirm that there are still seats available. Classes tend to fill quickly.

If you cannot attend the class you registered for, please notify the CBE office at least 24 hours prior to the date of the class so the instructor can be notified.

If your class is canceled due to severe weather conditions, the Childbirth Education office will notify you by phone and a make-up date will be provided as soon as possible.