Accelerated Childbirth Preparation (Encinitas)

Preparing for childbirth

Pregnant women in class

Preparing for childbirth

This two-week accelerated course at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas teaches childbirth preparation basics. Couples learn effective ways to reduce stress and increase comfort during labor.


Topics include breathing, relaxation and the role of the labor support person. Medications, hospital procedures and cesarean birth are also discussed.


Take this course in conjunction with Getting Ready for Baby, Breastfeeding Your Baby and Hospital Orientation for Expectant Parents for a comprehensive overview of labor, birth and early parenting.


Class dates

All sessions run the same day of the week for two consecutive weeks, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


  • Saturdays, April 7 & 14, 2018


Registration is required

Pre-registration allows us to reserve your space and contact you in the event of a change in the time or location of a class or on the rare occasion that we have a class cancellation.


Please remember, we cannot guarantee accommodation for walk-in participation at our classes, screenings and programs and cannot be responsible for any inconvenience due to lack of registration. Thank you, again, for choosing Scripps.


Need an online option? 

Online Childbirth Preparation is designed for parents who can’t make it to an on-site class, or those who simply prefer the convenience of online learning. This option is perfect for moms-to-be on bedrest, scheduling conflicts or as a refresher. The cost of the class is $75.

Event details

Location
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Conference Center
354 Santa Fe Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
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Date and time

Sat, Apr 14, 2018

10 am - 3 pm PDT

Fee
$75.00