Childbirth classes

This nationally acclaimed “best practice” program helps equip expecting and new dads with the basic skills and confidence they need to bond with their infants, support their partners, provide a safe and healthy home environment for their new family and enjoy the process of transforming into a father. Hands-on baby care training is also provided. This class is offered in partnership with the Exchange Club of Flagstaff.

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.

Congratulations! You are expecting a baby and it is an exciting time. Our Childbirth Education, or CBE, team at Verde Valley Medical Center is here to help you and your family prepare for this experience.

This American Heart Association safety course is designed for parents, family, friends, and care-givers of infants and children. Attendees will learn how to respond to and deliver CPR and relieve choking to manage emergency illness and injury until professional help arrives.

Topics also include injury prevention, environmental emergencies and car seat education. Attendees will receive an American Heart Association booklet for this course. This is a non-certification course, so participants will not need to take an examination upon completion of the course. The $20 tuition price is for two people. This class is offered in partnership with the Flagstaff Exchange Club.

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

Parenting 101 offers expecting and new parents an exciting evening of important parenting and infant development information. Topics include sleep, nutrition, development, signs of illness, managing parental stress and healthy family adaptation to a new baby. Attend this class before or after your baby is born. This class is a must for all expecting and new first-time parents. Babies are welcome!