Accelerated Preparing Your Mind and Body for Childbirth (San Diego)

Preparing for childbirth

Enroll in a class to learn about labor and delivery and prepare for childbirth.

Preparing for childbirth

This two-week accelerated course at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 1 to 6 p.m.


  • Sundays, August 6 - 13, 2017


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.


Scripps is now offering a six-hour online class

This course 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 bed rest, scheduling conflicts or as a refresher. The representative at 800-727-4777 will be able to give you more information about the class and accept payment. The cost of the class is $75.

Event details

Location
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

3rd Floor Classroom
4077 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92130
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Date and time
Sun, Aug 06, 2017 at 1 pm to

Sun, Aug 13, 2017 at 6 pm

Fee
$75.00