CHILDBIRTH

(Class recommended after 20 weeks of pregnancy)

Childbirth Childbirth Preparation: Birth Alternatives

This class addresses the needs and interests of women who wish to have an intimate, fully-involved birth experience. This class covers the basic childbirth preparation content with an added emphasis on natural delivery and making choices in response to the birth process. A variety of labor support techniques and comfort measures is covered.
Fee: $190 per series, 4 classes in a series, 6:30-9:00pm 
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Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods

This class provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. Fee: $190 per series, 4 classes in a series, 6:30-9:00 pm
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Childbirth Preparation: Intensive 

A one-day workshop designed to give participants the basic tools and information for preparing for birth. This class incorporates all information from the Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods class into an accelerated format.
Fee: $200, One session class, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
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Pain Relief & Labor

Learn about the pain medication options available to assist you during labor and childbirth. Discuss your concerns or questions with a UCSF Anesthesiologist.
Fee: One session class, NO CHARGE
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