birthing class

Labor preparation course

A birthing class is an educational course for expectant parents, typically covering labor stages, breathing techniques, pain management options, and newborn care.

Classes are often taken in the third trimester: We signed up for a birthing class at the hospital.

Also called childbirth class or Lamaze class, after one popular method.

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life stage focus

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Professional support through mourning

timing relative to birth

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Healthcare following childbirth

parenting class

Family

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