Health Education

Prepared Childbirth | Ascension Saint Alexius & Alexian Brothers | Online

If you have any trouble registering or would like a list of additional times and dates, please call Tammi at 847.490.6957.

Learn what to expect during childbirth, including delivery options, pain relief methods and how your support person can help you.

Be ready for your baby's arrival with this 2 1/2-hr. condensed Zoom class. Invite your partner or support person and learn what to expect before, during and after your delivery. Topics include:

  • The stages and phases of labor
  • Types of delivery, including vaginal delivery, Cesarean section and vaginal delivery after Cesarean (VBAC)
  • Labor pain relief methods, including epidurals and natural comfort measures

This class is for patients delivering at Ascension Saint Alexius or Ascension Alexian Brothers.

Registration includes both baby's mother and her partner.

Please provide a valid email address so we may send you a Zoom link 1-2 days before the class.