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.
2026 Series Dates
Series 1 January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10 and February 17
Series 2 March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31, April 7, and April 14
Series 3 April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 and June 9
Series 4 June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28 and August 4
Series 5 August 18, August 25, September 1, September 8, September 15, September 22 and September 29
Series 6 October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17 and November 24
Series 7 December 1, December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29, January 5 (2027) and January 12 (2027)
2025 Series Dates
Series 1 Jan 8, Jan 15, Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19
Series 2 Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, March 6, March 13, March 20
Series 3 March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16
Series 4 April 10, April 17, April 24, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 22
Series 5 May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25
Series 6 June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31
Series 7 July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13, Aug 20. Aug 27, Sept 3
Series 9 Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19
Questions?
Please e-mail FamilyBirthing@kvhealthcare.org or call 509.933.7593