#  Childbirth Education Classes 

 

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Childbirth classes help you know what to expect during the labor and the birth process. They are safe places to ask questions or talk about your birth-related concerns.

## What Happens in Childbirth Classes?

Our **Prepared Labor Workshop** and other classes help you know what to expect during labor, birth, and after. You will:

- Understand how your body changes and how your baby grows
- Learn what happens during labor and birth
- Talk about comfort and pain relief
- Discuss choices during labor and birth
- Learn what to expect in the first few days after birth
- Learn about feeding your baby, including breastfeeding
- Meet other pregnant people
- Ask questions and talk about any concerns

### Register for an Upcoming Childbirth Education Workshop

You can use our online scheduler to sign up:


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[Learn More about BMC Childbirth Education Classes and Resources](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/obstetrics/labor-delivery-and-postpartum-care/patient-resources/childbirth-education "Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Division of Obstetrics: Childbirth Education | Boston Medical Center")

## Breastfeeding Classes

Learn about breastfeeding before your baby arrives! Come to a free, drop-in class.

**Topics include:**

- How to get ready for breastfeeding
- How your body makes milk
- Normal baby feeding patterns
- How to help your baby latch
- How to combine breastfeeding and formula

Check our calendar for upcoming dates!

## Contact Childbirth Educators

- Anitra Anderson, Childbirth Educator
    - <ChildbirthEd@bmc.org>
- Laura Pichardo, Childbirth Educator
    - [857.756.0047](tel:857.756.0047)
    - [ChildbirthEd@bmc.org](mailto:Childbirthed@bmc.org)

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