This five-hour, condensed-format class provides information on the stages of labor, anesthesia, cesarean sections, labor interventions and comfort measures. Relaxation and breathing techniques will be covered briefly. This class is offered once monthly on a weekend. Baby Care and Breastfeeding classes are NOT included; however, they can be taken separately. We recommend registering for this class during or after your fifth month of pregnancy.
These classes are fully covered by Medical Assistance health insurance plans: Prepared Childbirth Series, Condensed Childbirth Class, Refresher Class and Online Childbirth Education Bundle. All Medical Assistance insurances cover them. These are the insurance plans given by the state. The WellSpan Financial Assistance Program also covers them.
Click "Register" to reserve your spot or for more information call (717) 851-2241.
Our virtual classes are done through Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams link you will need, for your class/classes, is included under “Additional Details” in your Registration Confirmation email. If you do not receive your Registration Confirmation email, please first check your junk or spam folder. The email will come from norply@wellspan.org. If you are still unable to locate your email, please email childbirthedu@wellspan.org at least 2 business days before your class.
Cancellation more than a week prior to the start of class = full refund. Cancellation less than one week prior to the start of the class = full refund less a $15 processing fee.