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Public Health offers childbirth preps, early pregnancy classes
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Posted on May 26 2004
The Division of Public Health is now offering “Childbirth Preparation” and “Early Pregnancy” classes free of charge for all interested expecting mothers and parents.
The classes are part of a Department of Public Health effort to improve the quality of prenatal care among women in the CNMI.
The “Early Pregnancy” classes will teach expecting mothers about prenatal care including nutrition, breastfeeding, common discomforts, exercise and other important information pregnant women should know.
Classes for this are held the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of each month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Commonwealth Health Center’s Continuing Education room, which is located next to the CHC cafeteria on the first floor.
“Childbirth Preparation” classes, on the other hand, will teach expecting mothers about Lamaza breathing and relaxation techniques, the proper time to go to the hospital, the labor and delivery process, breastfeeding, family planning options, oral hygiene and much more.
Classes for this will be held the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the CHC Continuing Education room.
The class will be taught by Public Health nurse and midwife Latisha Lochabay, who has over 15 years experience with child birth and early pregnancy education.
Lochabay asks that the class’ participants wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow, mat or a towel to the classes. These items are essential to the class, which will involve prenatal and relaxation exercises.
Reserve your space in this class ahead of time by calling 236-8709 between the hours of 7:30am and 4:30pm.
