Ochsner Announces Family Birth Classes Starting February 6

BATON ROUGE — Ochsner’s Family Birthing Center has released the February class schedule.

• Breastfeeding Support Group Meeting — Monday, Feb. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.  Meetings are led by moms and offer the opportunity to share stories and tips.

• Childbirth Classes — 6 to 8 p.m.  Part I, Tuesday, Feb. 7; Part II, Tuesday, Feb. 14, and Part III, Tuesday, Feb. 21.  Saturday, Feb. 18 the entire three part series is offered in a one day session.  8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The three part childbirth series includes pregnancy topics, pain theories, pre-labor signs, labor signs, comfort measures, labor positions, interventions, pain medications, post partum and newborn procedures, and breastfeeding.  Cost is $25 for mom and a partner, includes registration, materials, and refreshments.

All classes are held at Ochsner Medical Center — Baton Rouge in the first floor classrooms.  Call 755-4854 to register.