This two-day innovative childbirth series is designed for the expectant mothers who receive prenatal care from Duke Women's Health Associates, Duke Perinatal of Durham/Raleigh, and Durham OB/GYN. The class includes information on:

• Signs of labor
• Stages and phases of labor
• Comfort measurements
• Alternative pain management options
• Active coaching technique
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Massage therapy
• Vaginal birth
• Complete Cesarean education
• Positive ways to cope with unexpected outcomes
• Private birth plan consultation
• Birthing center routines

The educator is a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator (LCCE), certified nurse midwife, and is an obstetric and perinatal nurse in the Duke University Health System.

Expectant parents are encouraged to complete the series by their 30-34th week.

Call and register early at 20 weeks -- space is limited.

From I-40:
Take Fayetteville Road (exit 276).
If coming from the east, turn left onto Fayetteville Road and cross over I-40.
If coming from the west, turn right.
Take first left onto Herndon Road.
The clinic will be on your left.

From 54 East:
At Fayetteville Road stoplight, turn left onto Fayetteville Road. Cross over I-40, turn left onto Herndon Road.
The clinic will be on your left.

From 54 West:
At Fayetteville Road stoplight, turn right onto Fayetteville Road. Cross over I-40, turn left onto Herndon Road.
The clinic will be on your left.