Prepare 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. Choose a class session below and follow the directions to register with Apple Health.
GRAYS HARBOR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Childbirth Education is offered in partnership with the Grays Harbor Family Support Program, which provides course materials and a Welcome Baby kit for each participant. After the class, continue your parenting journey with a one-on-one meeting with a Family Support Program specialist, or attend the next Connect, Play, Learn play group.
Connect, Play, Learn
Resource Center and Play Group
First Tuesday of each Month
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Grays Harbor Public Health
2109 Sumner Ave
Aberdeen
Grays Harbor Family Support Program is a program of Grays Harbor County Public Health & Social Services, a Parents as Teachers Affiliate. The program is supported by funding from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services.
