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2-Evening Marathon Childbirth Class

This two evening class is designed for first time parents who want to receive basic information about the birth experience delivered in a two evening session. You will learn tools to prepare you for the physical and psychological experiences of labor, birth and postpartum.

This session will cover:

  • Signs of labor and what do I do
  • Stages of labor
  • Comfort measures, epidurals, pain control
  • Breathing & relaxation
  • Labor positions
  • Cesarean birth
  • What can my partner do
  • Delivery of baby
  • Postpartum
Breaks taken every hour.  There is no tour with this class. You will need to schedule a online tour. 
 
 Anyone with any of the following symptoms are not permitted to come:
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of taste or smell
 Attendees should bring with them to class:
  • Two pillows
  • One blanket or something comfortable to lie on the floor

Only one name per couple needs to register.  If you are a current Summa employee, this class is available at half price.  Please enter the discount code "Summa" and your employee ID number at checkout to receive the discount.

If anyone joins this class the breastfeeding class is free. 
Call 234.312.5194 or email craigm@summahealth.org to sign up.

Cancellation Policy:

All registrations are subject to the following policy:  Please notify us at least one business day prior to the course regarding schedule changes. A $10 processing fee will be incurred for cancellations made less than one business days prior to class and will be deducted from any refund amount due. Failure to attend the class will forfeit the class fee.

Please Note: If the minimum class size requirement is not met, you may be contacted regarding a cancellation or to reschedule. To discuss schedule changes, call 800.23.Summa (800.237.8662) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Date Location Instructor Open Slots  
10/11/2023 06:30 PM -
10/12/2023 09:00 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
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Mary Ann Craig 1 Register
$60.00 per couple
10/23/2023 06:30 PM -
10/24/2023 09:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Mary Ann Craig 5 Register
$60.00 per couple
10/31/2023 06:30 PM -
11/01/2023 09:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Mary Ann Craig 6 Register
$60.00 per couple
11/28/2023 06:30 PM -
11/29/2023 09:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Mary Ann Craig 6 Register
$60.00 per couple
12/06/2023 06:30 PM -
12/07/2023 09:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Mary Ann Craig 6 Register
$60.00 per couple
12/27/2023 06:30 PM -
12/29/2023 09:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Mary Ann Craig 5 Register
$60.00 per couple
Event Time  
10/11/2023 06:30 PM -
10/12/2023 09:00 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 1
Register
$60.00 per couple
10/23/2023 06:30 PM -
10/24/2023 09:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 5
Register
$60.00 per couple
10/31/2023 06:30 PM -
11/01/2023 09:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 6
Register
$60.00 per couple
11/28/2023 06:30 PM -
11/29/2023 09:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 6
Register
$60.00 per couple
12/06/2023 06:30 PM -
12/07/2023 09:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 6
Register
$60.00 per couple
12/27/2023 06:30 PM -
12/29/2023 09:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Mary Ann Craig
Open Slots: 5
Register
$60.00 per couple
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