Childbirth Preparation - Davenport - In-Person
Sunday, October 19, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This event takes place on multiple days.
- Sunday, October 26 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 2 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 9 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Interconnect Lounge
1228 East Rusholme Street
Level 1
Davenport, Iowa 52803
About this event
This comprehensive series of classes will cover all aspects of labor and birth. The class will meet once a week for three hours beginning on the date listed. Class size averages 10-12 mothers and their support person.Plan on finishing the series between your 34th-36th week if pregnant with 1 baby. Plan on finishing the series between your 32nd-34th week if pregnant with twins.
Childbirth preparation classes prepare you and your birth partner for the birthing experience. Topics discussed during the classes include:
- How your body works and how you work with your body
- Physical and emotional changes during labor and birth
- Comfort management using medications
- Non-drug pain control management
- Support person's role in labor
- Unexpected events, cesarean section
- Questions to ask your care provider
** It is highly recommend to take the Baby Basics class before the Childbirth Preparation class as these two courses compliment one another.
It is important to attend all dates listed for this series of classes and the cost does include your birth partner. This class includes a tour of the Birth Center.
Park in the North
Parking Ramp next to the Heart Institute. As you exit the ramp, look right and
go into Medical Office Building #2.
Follow the hallway straight ahead and around the corner to the Interconnect Lounge.
Additional dates
Sunday, August 24
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Interconnect LoungeNo spots available
Sunday, September 21
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Interconnect Lounge4 spots left
Sunday, November 9
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Interconnect Lounge5 spots left
Sunday, December 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center | Interconnect Lounge10 spots left
