Prepared Childbirth Class is a 6-week class. Topics include what to expect during labor & delivery, the hospital experience, and pain control strategies for labor. The class also includes a tour of the Marchese Birthing Center at Watauga Medical Center. Please bring two pillows to class with you, which will be used for relaxation practice.
We recommend that all expectant parents register before 20 weeks gestation and plan to finish your Prepared Childbirth classes about a month before your baby is due, if possible. This class is appropriate for all types of birth plans, including those planning to use an epidural for pain control.
Classes meet in the Birthing Center waiting room on the 3rd Floor at Watauga Medical Center (take the elevator across from the Gift Shop).
The participation fee is $100.
This class is free for Medicaid recipients and for UNC Health Appalachian employees.
*a minimum of 4 participants are required for classes to be held
August 4, 2026 - September 8, 2026
