Childbirth Education Classes

Bluebonnet location: 8585 Picardy Avenue
Conference Room 1 or 2

To get more information or sign up for a birth class,
call: 225-763-4280.

Fees for Child Birth Classes are placed in a special fund which provides new equipment for the Birth Center and training for the Birth Center nursing staff.

CPR for Family and Friends - Learn CPR rescue and foreign body airway obstruction for infants and children. Fee is $25 per person or $30 per couple when registering or attending a childbirth education class. One-day course taught in Conference Room 2 at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 6-8 p.m.

Child Birth Preparation - Registered nurses teach the basics of labor and birth including pregnancy changes, nutrition, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures. You are encouraged to attend with a partner. Fee is $50 per couple and refreshments are included. One-day course taught in Conference Room 2 at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet.

Saturday, February 2, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, June 21, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, July 19, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, August 16, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9 a.m.-3 p.m
Saturday, January 3, 2009, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Breastfeeding Basics - Parents will learn about breast-feeding basics including advantages of breast-feeding, importance of an early start, proper positioning and latch, and many other topics. You are encouraged to attend with a partner. Fee is $30 per couple and refreshments are included. One-day course taught in Conference Room 2 at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet.

Saturday, February 16, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, March 10, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, May 5, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, June 30, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, August 25, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, December 15, 2008, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9 a.m. - noon

Baby Care Basics - Parents will learn how to care for their newborn once they get home from the hospital. You are encouraged to attend with a partner. Fee is $30 per couple and refreshments are included. One-day course taught in Conference Room 2 at Baton Rouge General, Bluebonnet.

Saturday, February 9, 2008 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, March 3, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, April 5, 2008 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, April 28, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9 a.m. - noon
Monday, June 23, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, July 26, 2008 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, August 18, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, September 20, 2008 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, October 13, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, November 15, 2008 9 a.m.- noon
Monday, December 8, 2008, 6-9 p.m
Saturday, January 10, 2009 9 a.m.- noon