Mobile Infirmary
Medical Center

5 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Mobile, AL 36607

Phone: 251-435-2400


Family-Centered Childbirth Education

The Center for Women and Children offers family-centered childbirth education to assist mothers-to-be and others involved with the childbirth experience to prepare for the birth of the baby. Childbirth education plays a large role in helping mothers-to-be know what to expect from their birthing experience. We have a certified childbirth educator and doula on staff, as well as a certified lactation consultant to help you.


Mobile Infirmary Medical Center provides a variety of classes for mothers-to-be:
Preparation for Childbirth Series
This series of classes includes all aspects of labor including natural coping skills and epidural anesthesia. Class participants will practice comfort measures and learn about post-delivery and newborn care. A maternity tour is included.

Birthing Basics
This course is for parents who prefer to attend just one class because of time constraints. This four-hour weekend session (with breaks) includes the same birthing information and tour as Preparation for Childbirth, but not postpartum or newborn information.

Sibling Celebration
Children learn about becoming a big brother or sister during this special class. Children of all ages practice holding a newborn and learn tips on keeping the baby safe. A children's tour of the maternity area is included in this class. Activities and education are based on the ages of the children in the class.

Breastfeeding Education
A complete class about breastfeeding which offers information and encouragement to expectant mothers who plan to breast-feed or who are undecided and want to know more. Dads are welcome to attend. The class includes instructions for getting started and tips for working moms.

Preparation for Cesarean
This hour-long class prepares couples who have a high probability for or have planned a Cesarean birth. Whether or not it's your first Caesarean, this one-hour private session with a tour helps enhance your experience. This session includes preparation, recovery tips, and what to expect. Call to schedule an appointment.

Preparation for Natural Childbirth
This session prepares women who choose natural childbirth with a variety of tips and techniques for working through labor. It's also a good choice for women who wish to minimize medication use.

Infant CPR
This is a one-time class on dealing with a potential emergency situation involving a baby under 1 year of age.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
Available by physician referral.
For complete information about class dates, times, and locations, or to schedule a tour of our maternity center, please call the childbirth education office at (251) 435-2000.





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