Childbirth Education

IN-PERSON - West Des Moines Prenatal Class Series FREE - Baby

Thursday, September 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Childbirth Education
Childbirth Education
Free
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This event takes place on multiple days.
  • Thursday, September 11 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thursday, September 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday, September 25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

About this event

This in-person, interactive, comprehensive four-week course provides an in-depth understanding of the labor and birthing experience from pre-labor signs to early labor, active labor, transition, pushing and delivery of baby.

Thursdays (6-8 p.m.) at MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

You will interact with families in our small and engaging classroom environment to think through evidence-based research. Our instructors will show you several relaxation techniques and comfort measures including breathing, massage and positioning. A tour of the MercyOne birthing suites is included during the last class. You will leave this class feeling confident in designing your desired birth plan.

Driving directions and instructions on where to go will be sent the day before class from Jenn Halligan, Manager of Childbirth Education and Doula Services. If you do not receive this information a day prior via email, please email Jenn at: jenn.halligan@mercyoneiowa.org





Additional dates

Thursday, July 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Thursday, August 7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Thursday, October 2
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
Thursday, October 30
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center