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Childbirth Education   

Woman holding her pregnant belly with her hands in the shape of a heartPrepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be enrolled in WA Apple Health pregnancy medical coverage when you register, and when you take the class.

HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

  1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number. You will also need to upload a photo or copy of your ProviderOne card or Apple Health enrollment verification page.
  2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
  3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
  4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
  5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

GET HELP

Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.
  • Childbirth Education
  • Fee: $60.00
    Dates: 5/9/2026 - 5/9/2026
    Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 1
    Location: Grays Harbor College
    Building: 800 Building (opens in new tab)
    Room: 802
    Instructor: Mandy Hancock

    Woman holding her pregnant belly with her hands in the shape of a heartPrepare for childbirth with confidence in this one-day class designed to equip expectant parents with practical knowledge and skills for pregnancy, labor, and early parenting. Topics include the stages of labor, pain management options such as breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and medical interventions, the birthing process, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding basics, and newborn care. The class also explores the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum while encouraging informed decision-making and effective communication with healthcare providers. Led by certified childbirth educator and trauma-informed doula Mandy Webb Hancock, this supportive class helps reduce anxiety and promotes a positive birth experience.

    APPLE HEALTH CAN PAY FOR THIS CLASS

    This course is eligible to be paid for by Washington Apple Health through the First Steps program. You must be enrolled in WA Apple Health pregnancy medical coverage when you register, and when you take the class.

    HOW TO REGISTER WITH APPLE HEALTH

    1. Complete the Apple Health Billing Request and Consent for Services form online. You will need your ProviderOne ID number. You will also need to upload a photo or copy of your ProviderOne card or Apple Health enrollment verification page.
    2. Return to this page and add the course to your cart.
    3. Create an account and checkout. Make sure your email address and phone number are accurate so that we can contact you to complete your registration.
    4. When you check out, select "Please bill WA Apple Health" from the payment option dropdown.
    5. Complete the registration process. Your registration status will be "Registered, not paid."

    After we receive your completed form and registration, we will verify your enrollment in Apple Health and finalize your registration in the class. Your registration status will be changed to "Registered" and we will let you know by email and phone. If we have any questions or problems, we'll reach out to you. You will receive registration information by email, and you can check your course registration status in your Account at any time.

    GET HELP

    Staff are available to help you with any or all of these steps. Please call (360) 538-2539 or email ce@ghc.edu for assistance.

    Registration includes a book and admission for you and your birth partner.

    Schedule includes a one-hour lunch break.
 

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