KV Healthcare

Childbirth Preparation Series

Start between 30-32 weeks

During this seven-week series we will cover what to expect in the third trimester of your pregnancy through caring for your newborn. We will introduce and practice a variety of non-medication pain management/coping techniques, discuss support roles, signs of labor, medical interventions, pain medication options, vaginal and cesarean birth, infant feeding, newborn care, and transition to postpartum. Register for the class!

You will also be given access to our eLearning page that provides in-depth information on how to work through labor pain. We cover labor rhythms, relaxation exercises, cognitive strategies, body mechanics, and gate control techniques. This information is supplemental to the class and is intended for you to work through at your own pace.

Classes will be held in-person on Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6-8pm. Please bring enough pillows to be comfortable practicing labor positions and relaxation exercises on the floor. Plan to arrive 5 minutes before the 1st class.

4th Trimester Resource Center
708 E Manitoba Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926

Supplemental information is available on our eLearning site.

2023 Series Dates

  • Series 1 Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, and Feb 15
  • Series 2 Mar 8, Mar 15, Mar 22, Mar 29, April 5, April 12, April 19
  • Series 3 May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, Jun 7, Jun 14
  • Series 4 June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9
  • Series 5 July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24
  • Series 6 Aug 30, Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 11
  • Series 7 Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, Oct 19, Oct 26
  • Series 8 Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 20 (Thanksgiving week), Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13
  • Series 9 Nov 16, Nov 21 (Tues, the week of Thanksgiving), Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28

2023 Childbirth Prep Series Registration

Questions?

Please e-mail FamilyBirthing@kvhealthcare.org or call 509.933.7593