Best Beginnings: Preparing for Childbirth
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Johnson Lecture Hall - Riverside Medical Center
400 N. Wall Street
Lower Level
Kankakee, Illinois 60901
About this event
Giving birth is an amazing, life-changing event. This class is designed to help parents feel comfortable and confident with the birth process by learning what to expect during the labor, delivery and postpartum periods.What you'll learn in this class:
- What to expect in the 3rd trimester
- True and false signs of labor
- Stages of labor
- When to head to the hospital
- Relaxation and comfort techniques
- Labor support
- Common medical interventions (including induction of labor, epidurals and cesarean birth)
- Postpartum care for mom and baby
Cost: Free
When to attend: Best taken in the early 3rd trimester
What to bring to class: A notebook or phone for taking notes, any specific questions you'd like to ask, and wear comfortable clothing for participating in hands-on activities.
*Please note: Classes, dates, times, and locations are subject to change. We'll notify registered participants of any updates.
*If you are bringing a birth partner, please list name in Guest/Birth Partner box below
Questions about our Best Beginnings: Preparing for Childbirth class?
Our Family Birthing Center team is here to help answer your questions and guide you through registration. Call (815) 935-7511 for more information about this class or our other pregnancy and parenting resources.
Additional dates
Monday, November 3
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Johnson Lecture Hall - Riverside Medical Center8 spots left
Monday, December 15
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Johnson Lecture Hall - Riverside Medical Center10 spots left