Childbirth Education
Free
In Person
Prenatal Class Series - West Des Moines
Thursday, October 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Childbirth Education
In Person
Childbirth Education
In Person
This event takes place on multiple days.
- Thursday, October 9 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Thursday, October 16 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Thursday, October 23 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
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
