Congratulations, you're having a baby! 

Now, let's get you ready. Join us as we prepare you for the new addition to your family. 

Our childbirth classes are taught by nationally certified childbirth educators who make classes fun, safe and highly interactive. They prepare, empower, equip and build confidence for participants. Classes are taught in both English and Spanish and are offered at a variety of times and days of the week. 

Class Schedule: 

5 Week Evening Series
These classes are held in-person at our Sunnybrook office (10 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh).

• Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm (English Series)
  • April 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7 (FULL - no longer accepting new registrations)
  • May 14, 21, 28, June 4 & 11
  • June 25, July 2, 9,16 & 23
  • August 6, 13, 20 27 & September 3
  • September 17, 24, October 1, 8 & 15
  • October 29, November 5, 12, 19 & 26
    
• Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm (Spanish Series)
  • April 10, 17, 24 May 1 & 8
  • May 15, 22, 29, June 5 & 12
  • June 26, July 3, 10, 17 & 24
  • August 7, 14, 21, 28 & September 4
  • September 18, 25, October 2, 9 & 16
  • October 30, November 6, 13, 20 & 27
    

One-Time (English) Refresher Class for Experienced Parents
Every 2nd Thursday from 9am-1pm at 10 Sunnybrook Road

• April 11
• May 9
• June 13
• July 11
• August 8
• September 12
• October 10
• November 14

One-Time (Spanish) Refresher Class for Experienced Parents
Every 3rd Thursday from 9am-1pm at 10 Sunnybrook Road

• April 18
• May 16
• June 20
• July 18
• August 15
• September 19
• October 17
• November 21

Class Topics: 

• Physical and emotional changes of pregnancy 
• Signs of labor 
• Stages of labor 
• Role of the support person 
• Labor coping skills 
• Medications used during labor and birth 
• Variations of labor (vacuum extractor, forceps, Pitocin, episiotomy, etc.) 
• Cesarean births (C-sections) 
• Postpartum care and birth control (evening classes only) 
• Newborn care (evening classes only)   

For questions:

(English / Spanish) Call: 919-675-8545 or Email: diana.browndiaz@wake.gov