
Childbirth Preparation: Meridian
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(208) 381-9000Description
This class is designed to prepare you and your support person for labor, childbirth, and the early postpartum time period.
We will cover:
- Your wellness
- The labor experience including the phases and stages of labor
- Relaxation techniques, including massage, music therapy, and visualization exercises
- Breathing techniques
- Videos of both vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Positions for labor
- Pain medication/anesthesia options
- Preparation for cesarean birth
- Your care postpartum
Schedule
Series Starting Sep 9, 2025
- Part 1 - Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Oct 6, 2025
- Part 1 - Monday, Oct 6, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Monday, Oct 13, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Monday, Oct 20, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Monday, Oct 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Nov 4, 2025
- Part 1 - Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Jan 7, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Feb 3, 2026
- Part 1 - Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Mar 5, 2026
- Part 1 - Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Apr 1, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting May 6, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Jun 9, 2026
- Part 1 - Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Tuesday, Jun 23, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Jul 8, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Aug 10, 2026
- Part 1 - Monday, Aug 10, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Monday, Aug 17, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Monday, Aug 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Monday, Aug 31, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Sep 2, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Oct 6, 2026
- Part 1 - Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Series Starting Nov 4, 2026
- Part 1 - Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 2 - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 3 - Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Part 4 - Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Registration
Registration Instructions
Registration is required and a full payment must be made at the time of registration. Please note that if there are less than 5 people enrolled in the class, the class may be cancelled. You will be notified before the class if this occurs. No refunds are given for this class, unless it is cancelled by us or a medical condition prevents you from attending class. Otherwise, you may transfer to another class within six months of the original class date.
If you are a St. Luke's employee, please do not register online unless you are registered in the Path Through Parenthood (PTP) program. Those enrolled in Path Through Parenthood can register online using the discount code provided in the program.
St. Luke’s Employees NOT enrolled in Path Through Parenthood, need to call St. Luke's Connect at (208) 381-9000 to register to receive the employee discount. No refunds will be issued if you continue to register online.
To learn more about the Path Through Parenthood program, search “Parental Resources” in the HR Service Center Portal.
Register Online | Call to register or for more information: (208) 381-9000
Special Instructions
Dress comfortably. Please bring your spouse, partner, or other support person.
The information provided in our Birth and Parenting classes is designed for general educational purposes only.
Bring two full sized bed pillows.