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Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

617-243-6000

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Ambulatory Care Center - Natick

307 W Central St

Natick, MA 01760

617-243-5345

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Ambulatory Care Center - Newton

159 Wells Ave

Newton Centre, MA 02459

617-243-5777

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111 Norfolk Street

Walpole, MA 02081maps

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978 Worcester Road (rte 9)

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482

781-235-5200

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2014 Washington Street

Newton, MA 02462

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25 Washington Street

Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481

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9 Hope Ave

Waltham, MA 02453

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Getting Ready for Birth Without Medication
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  • Breastfeeding Support
  • Childbirth Education
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Getting Ready for Birth Without Medication

In-Person or Online via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Classes fill - register early!

This class includes all the content of the Getting Ready for Birth class but with an emphasis on strategies for birthing without medical pain relief (typically, epidural) and avoiding other common medical interventions. This 12-hour class series allows time for learning and practicing coping techniques so you can decide which ones work best for you. Medical procedures and medical pain relief are covered in a non-judgmental manner so that you can confidently create your preferences/plan and make decisions throughout your birth process.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

  • how your body works and how labor works
  • best practices, using evidence-based information, for labor and birth
  • hands-on practice of pain relief strategies and comfort tools
  • how to stay calm & comfortable, from breath-work to epidurals
  • how doctors and midwives can help, including medical pain relief, induction, and cesarean delivery
  • collaborative decision-making
  • hospital routines and policies
  • when to call and when to go
  • warning signs and when to seek help

Class fee: $200

Included with registration, no additional fee:
- Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Life with Baby: Easing the Transition
Choose dates and send with your class registration request email.
Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Birth Without Medication:
- Getting Ready for Breastfeeding
- Getting Ready for Your Newborn
- Mind Body Birth: Comfort Measures (class fee discounted to $55 with class registration)
- Spinning Babies Parent Class (class fee discounted to $100 with class registration)

Choose from class dates:
Class fee: $200

  • 4-Class Series, Mondays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023, 6-9pm FULL
  • 4-Class Series, Sundays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2023, 6-9pm (3/26 MEETS IN-PERSON)
  • 4-Class Series, Thursdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2023, 6-9pm 
  • 4-Class Series, Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023, 6-9pm (5/30 MEETS IN-PERSON)
  • 4-Class Series, Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2023, 6-9pm (6/30 MEETS IN-PERSON)

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information
- Name of pregnant person
- Name of person taking class with you
- Due Date
- Phone number in this format 555-555-5555
- Class Requested, Name & Dates
- Class Requested, Name & Dates
- Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

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