IN PERSON at VUMC - Birth Journey Childbirth series, T and Th, 12/2-12/18

Schedule

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Vanderbilt University Medical Center East Garage/Tower | Nashville, TN

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IN PERSON at VUMC - 3-week Birth Journey Childbirth class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12/2 through 12/18. Class meets twice weekly for 3 weeks.
About this Event

This is an in-person class at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center hospital.

This registration is for the full series on Tuesdays and Thursdays, two classes per week for 3 weeks on 12/2, 12/4, 12/9, 12/11, 12/16, and 12/18.

Same day and time every week.

Are you expecting a little one and feeling a bit overwhelmed about the whole childbirth thing? Well, we've got you covered! Join us for our Birth Journey Childbirth Class happening at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through everything you need to know about childbirth, from labor and delivery to postpartum care. You'll also have the chance to meet other expectant parents and build a support network for your journey ahead.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to prepare yourself for the birth of your little one! Sign up now and let's embark on this incredible Birth Journey together!


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Agenda
Class 1 - Preparing: Early Labor

Info: Birth anatomy and physiology, signs of labor, the Rules of the Road for labor, what's happening in early labor, what the laboring person feels, early labor positions, coping strategies


Class 2 - Taking Off: Active Labor

Info: Your labor support team, what's happening in active labor, what the laboring person feels, when to go to your place of birth, coping strategies, relaxation and breathing, comfort measures, positions for active labor, all about procedure at your place of birth


Class 3 - Crossing Over: Transition and Pushing

Info: What's happening in transition, what the laboring person feels, coping strategies for transition, troubleshooting common issues in labor, minimizing interventions in labor, what's happening during pushing, what the laboring person feels when pushing, pushing coping strategies, types of pushing, breathing for pushing, positions for pushing, reframing pain in labor


Class 4 - Returning Home: Postpartum

Info: The Golden Hour, the hours after, what to know about the postpartum time at home


Class 5 - Returning Home: Understanding Your Newborn

Info: What to know immediately after birth, the art of newborn behavior, newborn sleep, newborn cues, calming yourself and your newborn, bathing, cord care, diapering, swaddling, dressing, what's normal in newborn appearance and behavior, car seats, newborn screens, signs of sickness in the newborn, pediatricians, pets, infant CPR, and being out in the world with a newborn


Class 6 - Returning Home: Breastfeeding Foundations

Info: A timeline of breastfeeding, how it works, getting a good latch, common breastfeeding concerns, positions, when to feed, how to know if the baby is getting enough, breast care, breastfeeding lifestyle, returning to work and pumping


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Where is it happening?

Vanderbilt University Medical Center East Garage/Tower, 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, United States

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Tickets

USD 100.00 to USD 200.00

Vanderbilt Birth Center

Host or Publisher Vanderbilt Birth Center

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