INTRODUCTION:  Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida offers a comprehensive program of childbirth education classes in various locations and dates in either a three -week series or an all-day Saturday "marathon" class. In this one -day, crash course, you and your partner will be provided information relevant to giving birth in a hospital-setting ,while you increase your confidence in the birthing process.  This class includes information on the following:Discomforts of the Last TrimesterPreterm Labor, Warning Signs and When to go to the HospitalEpidurals or Natural Birth: Learning More About Your OptionsYour Partner's Role During LaborWhat to Expect in the HospitalComfort Measures in LaborCesarean BirthPostpartum Care Basic Newborn Information By learning the essentials of childbirth taught by experienced childbirth educators, you'll be given the tools to help you make the best choices for the birth of your baby. You only have your first baby once: Prepare and learn all you can!  Expectant parents are encouraged to complete this class between their 32nd -37th week, so register early as space is limited.Please Note: Some breathing and relaxation is included in this class but you will not practice on the floor. For couples desiring additional Lamaze-type techniques, we offer a supplemental one-night  "Comfort Measures for Labor” class, This comfort measures class includes additional breathing exercises, progressive relaxation, imagery, positioning and labor rehearsalYou do not have to be a Baptist Health patient. Everyone is welcome to attend our classes CLASS FORMAT:  Single day "marathon" class.  Lunch is own your own. CLASS PREREQUISITE: NoneCLASS REGISTRATION:.Registration & pre-payment  is required. Registration includes you and your partner.  CLASS LOCATION:Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville -DuPont Auditorium -directions on ticketVIRTUAL TOUR:Take a virtual tour of each of our Baptist hospital maternity suitesCLASS 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.evtDept:maternity%Maternity|evtType:class%Class|evtLoc:classroom%Classroom|evtTopic:childbirth%Childbirth - Marathon FAQsWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?You can email "contact host" or call 904.202.3140 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?No, you don't have to bring your ticket because once registered, your name is on the roster. However, for your convenience, the directions are printed on your ticket. Visit EventBrite.com for pricing.