We encourage couples planning to deliver at York Hospital to learn as much as possible about pregnancy, parenting, and childbirth by taking classes offered by the Birthing Service. Your instructor will call to remind you of the starting date, time and location. If you question whether a class has been cancelled due to inclement weather, please call York Hospital at 363-4321 and ask the switchboard operator.
We encourage all clients that plan to deliver at York Hospital to call the Birthing Unit at 207 351-2129 to set up a tour of the unit if desired. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about our services or classes!
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Wednesdays from 6-8:30 pm at York Hospital in Wells. Parking in front, please use main entrance and go directly upstairs to the lobby. Taught by a Certified HypnoBirthing Instructor, this is a 5-week series that is designed as childbirth education for safer, easier, more comfortable birth in the way that most mirrors nature. The expectant mother and her partner will learn techniques for birthing through guided imagery, visualization, and special breathing. Most effective when taken at or around the 26th week (appx. 6 month) of pregnancy, leaving lots of time for practice! Classes organized based on demand. Please call the Birthing Unit at 207 351-2129 for more info. Fee: $174.00
This series of classes is designed to provide information regarding the changes and discomforts of pregnancy, the stages of the labor process and related labor management techniques, including relaxation, breathing techniques, and positioning to enhance comfort and progress in labor; alternative methods of pain control in labor medications as well as induction of labor and cesarean birth. A tour of the Birthing Unit will also be provided if possible. This class series is designed for the pregnant woman and her partner and meets Tuesday evenings as scheduled below, from 6-8:00 pm. Fee: $111.00
JAN. 5, 12, 19 |
APR. 6, 13, 20 |
JULY 6, 13, 20 |
OCT. 5, 12, 19 |
FEB. no class |
MAY 4, 11, 18 |
AUG. 3, 10, 17 |
NOV. 2, 9, 16 |
MAR. 2,9, 16 |
JUNE 1, 8, 15 |
SEPT. 7, 14, 21 |
DEC. 7, 14, 21 |
SATURDAY CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION: This all day childbirth preparation class (in the place of 4 Tuesdays) is designed to cover all pertinent labor and birth information. Class will be held as scheduled below. From 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Fee: $111.00
2010 SATURDAYS |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
JAN. 30 |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
FEB. 13 |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
NO SCHEDULE AVAILABLE |
This class will be held the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-8:00 pm in the Hall House on the York Hospital campus. Fee: $50.00
JANUARY 21 |
APRIL 15 |
JULY 15 |
OCTOBER 21 |
FEBRUARY 18 |
MAY 20 |
AUGUST 19 |
NOVEMBER 18 |
MARCH 18 |
JUNE 17 |
SEPTEMBER 16 |
DECEMBER 16 |
The purpose of this class is to present information and answer questions concerning breastfeeding. Partners are welcome! Class will meet the 4th Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00 pm. No class scheduled for November. Fee: $35.00
JANUARY 28 |
APRIL 22 |
JULY 22 |
OCTOBER 28 |
FEBRUARY 25 |
MAY 27 |
AUGUST 26 |
NO CLASS |
MARCH 25 |
JUNE 24 |
SEPTEMBER 23 |
DECEMBER 16 |
This one night class is designed to introduce your children that are age three and older to the Birthing Unit. They will see a video and talk about becoming big brothers and sisters. Class will meet the first Monday every other month from 6-7:00 pm. Fee: $33.00
FEBRUARY 1 |
JUNE 7 |
OCTOBER 4 |
APRIL 5 |
AUGUST 2 |
DECEMBER 6 |
Charges for classes will be billed to your insurance (with the exception of belly casting - which insurance does NOT cover) on date of service. NOTE: Not all insurances cover all classes. It is important to find out from your insurance whether they will cover them or not, as any uncovered class fees would then become your responsibility. Contact Family Care at (207) 351-2129 for more information.