INTRODUCTION:Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida offers a comprehensive curriculum of childbirth classes in various locations and dates in a three week series or an all-day Saturday "marathon" event! In this comprehensive three-week series, you and your partner will increase your confidence in the birthing process as you gain a better understanding of what to expect during labor and birth. This series includes information on preterm labor, epidurals and other options, the partner's role during labor, what to expect in the hospital, comfort measures in labor, Cesarean birth, postpartum care and  basic newborn information.   By learning the essentials taught by experienced childbirth educators, you'll be given the tools to help make the best choices for the birth of your baby. Childbirth class is also a great place to meet other expectant parents and share experiences! Note: some breathing and relaxation is included in this series but you will not practice on the floor. For couples desiring a more in-depth Lamaze-type class, please check out the four week natural childbirth series or the supplemental one-night "comfort measures for labor "class.  You do not have to be a Baptist Health patient-all are welcome to attend our classes!CLASS FORMAT:3 Sessions-Please see ticket for specific dates and time CLASS PREREQUISITE:None, but expectant parents are encouraged to complete this series between their 34th-37th week of pregnancy.CLASS REGISTRATION:Seating is limited.  Registration & pre-payment is required to reserve your spot.INSTRUCTOR:RN Childbirth EducatorsCLASS LOCATION:Baptist Beaches Conference RoomVIRTUAL TOUR:Take a virtual tourof each of our Baptist hospital maternity suites    CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:To accommodate others who may wish to attend this class, we ask that all cancellations be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the start of the class.  If you paid a fee for the event, and you submitted the cancellation notice 72 hours or more prior to the start of the event, you can either apply the class fee to another Baptist Health event or request a refund.  Please submit your cancellation instructions here via Contact the Host.EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT:A limited number of spots are available for Baptist Health employees.  Please call 904.202.3140 for details.  To attend the session, you must bring your Baptist Health employee badge to the class.PRIVACY DISCLOSURE:Baptist Health has engaged EventBrite, an unaffiliated company, to provide a convenient event scheduling and processing service for our patients.  Any information that you enter into EventBrite is governed by the EventBrite Privacy Policy and the EventBrite Terms of Service Agreement.  One ticket is per couple. Classes are 11/05, 11/12 and 11/19 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Basic Childbirth (3 Class): Baptist Beaches 55.00