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Birthing Class Available at Palos Community Hospital

Palos Community Hospital is offering a series of birthing preparation classes, “Birth, Babies and Beyond,” led by certified childbirth educators. This small, personalized class is designed for expectant couples who wish to actively participate in the birth of their baby. Participants learn about pregnancy, breathing techniques, labor and birth, medication, epidural anesthesia, medical intervention, Cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, infant care, car seat safety and more. It is recommended that expectant mothers and their support person complete this class four to six weeks prior to the due date.

The next “Birth, Babies and Beyond” classes will be every Thursday, starting August 7 to August 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., Palos Heights. The cost is $85 per couple. Call (708) 226-2300 to register. For more information on additional dates or other programs offered by Palos Community Hospital, visit PalosCommunityHospital.org

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