Childbirth Education Series

This comprehensive series in four parts provides clinical and holistic advice on the entire birth experience. Please register for all four classes:

Raffle prize at the end of each class!

Learn how to navigate scenarios during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, including postpartum and newborn care:

• Extensive instruction on Lamaze and Bradley techniques.
• Birth plan suggestions.
• Third-trimester development.
• Signs and symptoms of preterm labor.
• What to expect in the hospital, home, or birth center.
• Hospital protocols during active labor.
• All stages of labor.
• Difference between true vs false labor.
• Relaxation and breathing techniques.
• Pain management options and medications.
• Required medical interventions and procedures.
• Pushing positions.
• Benefits of uninterrupted skin-to-skin with the newborn.
• Postpartum needs and essentials.
• Baby care for the first two weeks of life.
• COVID-19 health concerns, and the current best practices. Learn about risks, regulations, and safety measures during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

For more information and to request accommodation, email shopecross@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-508-0741.

Instructor Bio:

Kayann Stephens is a licensed registered nurse, who has worked with the top OB and midwife practices throughout the tri-state. She brings her expertise in pregnancy and childbirth to the Family Wellness Suite at the Tremont Neighborhood Health Action Center.

Event Sponsor:

NYC DOHMH Family Wellness Suite: A safe, welcoming and supportive space for women and their families to connect to community resources and city agency services for support.

Note: Please arrive 15 minutes before classes begin.

Interpretation services are available upon request. Please submit requests no later than 72 hours before the event to Ineely@health.nyc.gov.

可应要求提供口译服务。请在不晚于活动开始前的 72 小时提交要求至 shopecross@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-508-0741。

Se dispone de servicios de interpretación previa solicitud. Por favor, envíe su solicitud como mínimo 72 horas antes del evento a shopecross@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-508-0741.

Interprétation disponible sur demande. Veuillez soumettre vos demandes au minimum 72 heures avant l'événement à shopecross@health.nyc.gov, or call 718-508-0741.