Our premier, comprehensive childbirth class is designed for pregnant women and their partners. This 12-hour series meets weekly and covers a wide range of topics in-depth, including the various stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures and positions for labor and delivery, pain management options, hospital procedures, birth options, partner’s role during labor, cesarean birth, and early postpartum.

Lamaze Family Center Ann Arbor is a Lamaze International Approved Provider.

Instructor: Jodie Hughes, LCCE

Becoming a mom has changed my life in countless and amazing ways! After completing a degree in English at the University of Michigan I thought that I would return later to pursue a career in academics. My own birth experiences, which started here when I took my Lamaze class in 2003, were the beginning of a new passion for me. When we welcomed our son and later our daughter in 2006, I was in awe of them and the beautiful process of pregnancy and birth! The knowledge, strength and empowerment, as well as the life-long friendships I made in Lamaze helped to prepare me for parenting and shifted my focus in this new direction. I realized that I had to pursue my dream and work with pregnant families. I am proud to say that last year I began working towards a degree in nursing. I know that I have found my path through continuing my education as well as by sharing in the mission here at the Lamaze Family Center. I am thrilled and so honored to be a part of such an incredible time in the life of a family.

Class Details

Location	Instructor	Date	Start	End
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, June 18, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, June 25, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, July 2, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, July 16, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, July 23, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM
Chelsea Health Center	Jodie Hughes	Thursday, July 30, 2009	6:30 PM	8:30 PM

Customers who registered for this class also registered for:

• American Red Cross Infant CPR
• Breastfeeding
• Infant Care

Helpful Hints

It is important to schedule the series so it ends at least three or four weeks before the baby is due.

Priority Health insurance will cover class fees for one prenatal class. Visit our "Resource" page for details or call our office at 734-973-1014. Scholarships are available.

To read our refund/cancellation policy, please view our "Contact Us" page.