Birthing Preparation
Mercy Memorial Helps Families Prepare for Birth
A happy and healthy birth starts long before labor begins. Proper preparation can help ensure a joyful birth experience. The physicians, nurses, and other health professionals provide the mother-to-be with all the necessary prenatal health care. Mercy Memorial also offers instruction on the birth process, helping children understand their new role as a brother or sister, baby care, and breast-feeding to prepare the entire family for the new arrival.
All classes are held at Mercy Memorial Hospital, 718 North Macomb Street in Monroe, Michigan. For more information regarding the class, times, cost and registration requirements, contact the prenatal education department at (734) 240-8500, Monday through Friday, between 8 am and 4 pm.
Childbirth Preparation
These classes are designed to prepare the expectant mother and her support person for childbirth. Women are encouraged to call early in their pregnancy to sign up for these classes.
This four session or weekend series includes instruction on prenatal nutrition, fetal growth, and development, prenatal exercise, the signs of labor, the labor process, and baby care.
Childbirth Preparation "Refresher"
A refresher class is offered for couples who have previously given birth and just need to review before giving birth again. Two, three hour sessions.
Breast-feeding Class
The Mercy Memorial Hospital education department offers free breast-feeding instruction for new and expectant mothers. The classes are taught by a registered nurse and covers a wide range of topics, including breast-feeding positions, nutritional requirements, concerns, the baby's demand for milk, hygiene, returning to work, weaning, and additional resources and assistance.
For more information on any of these classes, call (734) 240-8500.