Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is gearing up to hold a seven-week maternity class called “Labor of Love” for soon-to-be mothers and their significant others.

Covering everything expectant mothers need to know about pregnancy and beyond, the course features childbirth education, transition to parenthood, child and infant safety and breastfeeding.

“You start from the beginning — how you got there and what to expect through the whole process,” said Megan Bosworth, clinical director of perinatal services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. “It’s a really fun class.”

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During the first four weeks, attendees will learn about pregnancy, stages of labor, pain management, relaxation techniques, Cesarean sections, the post-partum period and newborn care.

Then one week each will be spent on the following topics: transition to parenthood, child and infant safety and CPR, and successful breastfeeding.

“The American Heart Association comes in and teaches CPR for infants and children, which is really exciting,” Bosworth said.

While expectant mothers can attend the course on their own or with their significant other, Bosworth noted that friends, mothers, siblings, etc. who are planning to be part of the woman’s primary support system are also welcome.

“You really want whoever is going to be your team to be there,” Bosworth said.

For those who aren’t able to attend the full seven-week course, an exclusive one-time class that covers weeks one through four of the “Labor of Love” series is also available as a Saturday class.

For more information about the maternity services classes available at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, click here.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is a 238-bed, not-for-profit community hospital and trauma center in Santa Clarita. The Henry Mayo Hospital emergency department is open 24-7 to provide critical life-saving services, with a panel of physicians available around the clock for critical healthcare needs. In addition, a number of specialized care services are also available, including a maternity department, community hospital cancer program, advanced primary stroke center, spine and joint program, acute rehab unit, cardiology services, outpatient wound care, physical and occupational therapies and a wide range of surgical services.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

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Valencia, CA 91355

661-253-8000

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