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Rex Women's Center Classes

About Our Birth Classes

Whether you're expecting your first child or you're a seasoned child care veteran, you want the best when it comes to family education.

That's why the Rex Women's Center offers a comprehensive series of classes designed to help you with all aspects of pregnancy, delivery and beyond. You may sign up for individual classes or for one of our special discount packages.

Register Early!

The Women's Center schedules classes to meet your needs. To be sure you are enrolled in classes that best suit your schedule and delivery date, you need to register early, especially for childbirth education classes. Classes are scheduled based on your due date. Classes fill rapidly, so register early!

Click Here to learn about a new class offered called Journey Into Motherhood.

It may help to remember our motto:

Sign up in your FIRST trimester for classes to be taken in your THIRD trimester.

We've made it easy for you to register for classes offered by the Rex Women's Center. Simply follow the instructions below.

1: Click on the check box next to the class or classes that you wish to attend.

 

Preparing for Childbirth (weeknights)

Choose between a five-week series, one day, two half

days, three Saturdays or three Sundays. Take during the

third trimester to help you and your partner prepare for

the birth of your first baby. This class covers relaxation,

breathing techniques, medication, self-care and methods

of childbirth. It includes our BabyCare class and a

Rex Women’s Center tour. Class offered at Rex Women’s

Center.

Once a week for five weeks.

Classes are offered Mon. - Thurs. evenings from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$85 per couple

Preparing for Childbirth (weekends) Limited Availability*

Choose between a five-week series, one day, two half

days, three Saturdays or three Sundays. Take during the

third trimester to help you and your partner prepare for

the birth of your first baby. This class covers relaxation,

breathing techniques, medication, self-care and methods

of childbirth. It includes our BabyCare class and a

Rex Women’s Center tour. Class offered at Rex Women’s

Center.

One day Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Two Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Three Saturdays, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Three Sundays, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Beginning in January 2010, class will be offered every weekend. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$85 per couple  *Sign language interpretation not available at weekend classes.

Preparing for Childbirth Review

Refresh your skills as seasoned parents. This class is

designed for expectant parents who already have a

child. It covers labor and delivery, breathing techniques

and preparing siblings for the new arrival.

Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

Two weeknights, once a week for two weeks from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$45 per couple

Labor Support

This supplemental natural childbirth class will equip

you and your partner to cope with and manage labor

using your own natural resources and innate strength.

Limited availability. This class is for “non-medicated”

births only. Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

Prerequisite required: Preparing for Childbirth

One evening session, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$20 per couple

BabyCare Basics

Answer the question, “What do I do now?” Topics

include newborn characteristics, bathing and feeding.

This class is offered within the Preparing for

Childbirth class. If you are not taking the Preparing

for Childbirth class, you may register for BabyCare

separately. Limited availability. Class offered at Rex

Women’s Center.

(This class is only offered once every two months.)

One weeknight, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$25 per couple

Preparing to Breastfeed

Expectant couples learn tips about breastfeeding. Led

by a Rex R.N./board certified lactation consultant.

Classes available in Raleigh and Cary.

One weeknight, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

$25 per couple

Raleigh

Number of people you wish to register:

Friends & Family CPR – (Weeknights)

Receive a basic orientation to CPR, chain of survival

and obstructed airway techniques for parents,

grandparents and other family members and friends.

This course is not for certification.

 

One session various weeknights, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Rex Women's Center

$40 per person

Raleigh

Cary

Garner

Number of people you wish to register:

Friends & Family CPR – (Saturdays)

Receive a basic orientation to CPR, chain of survival

and obstructed airway techniques for parents,

grandparents and other family members and friends. This course is not for certification.

One session Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon Rex Wellness Centers

$40 per person

Big Brother/Big Sister Class

Help the big brother or big sister prepare for the

changes ahead. Classes are designed for children age

three and over and are divided into age groups. Class

includes a tour of Rex Women’s Center (parents must

accompany children). Class offered at Rex Women’s

Center.

Saturday session, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday. session, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (4 years and up only)

$5 per child

mommy and me yoga (postnatal)

Progressively build strength and stamina in order to move through the adventure of motherhood with ease, agility and balance. We will include postures that can be practiced with your baby, as well as the very popular baby massage. Written permission from your physician is required. Class offered at multiple locations.Please call Rex Wellness Center of Garner for dates and times at (919) 661-6100.



$66 for 6 week class

$54 for 6 week class for Rex Wellness Center Members

 

Prenatal Fitness

Join us for a head-to-baby-to-toe workout to train

and prepare mom for the “main event.” Includes

warm-up, cardiovascular and strength training and

stretching. “Total Body Conditioning (TBC) with Balls”

utilizes exercise balls! Class offered at multiple

locations. Written permission from your physician

is required.

6 week sessions. Wednesday nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

$66 for 6 classes

$54 for 6 classes for Rex Wellness Center Members

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Prenatal Yoga (Raleigh)

Breathing techniques, movement and conscious

relaxation are a part of this series to prepare moms

for labor and delivery as well as maintain strength

and flexibility. Yoga may help strengthen the uterus

and pelvic muscles, improve digestion and exercise

the spine – which increases mom’s comfort and

relaxation. Written permission from your physician is required.

6 week sessions.

Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

$66 per person
Discount available for Wellness Center Members

NEW!

Prenatal Yoga (Garner)

Breathing techniques, movement and conscious

relaxation are a part of this series to prepare moms

for labor and delivery as well as maintain strength

and flexibility. Yoga may help strengthen the uterus

and pelvic muscles, improve digestion and exercise

the spine – which increases mom’s comfort and

relaxation. Written permission from your physician is required.


6 week sessions.  Offered at various days and times.

Please contact the Garner Wellness Center at (919) 661-6100 for dates and times.

$66 per person
Discount available for
Wellness Center Members

Thursdays

Prenatal Yoga (Cary)

Breathing techniques, movement and conscious

relaxation are a part of this series to prepare moms

for labor and delivery as well as maintain strength

and flexibility. Yoga may help strengthen the uterus

and pelvic muscles, improve digestion and exercise

the spine – which increases mom’s comfort and

relaxation. Written permission from your physician is required.

6 week sessions.

Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

$66 per person
Discount available for Wellness Center Members

Moms in Motion (Postnatal Exercise)

Regular, moderate exercise will help you get back in

shape after the baby is born. Physician approval recommended.

Infants welcome; bring infant seat or stroller.

Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings (ongoing), 10 a.m. -11 a.m.

$40 per person for eight classes

Infant Massage (Postnatal)

Learn about the emotional and health benefits of infant

massage. Hands-on classes are taught by certified

instructors. Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

One weekday for four weeks, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

$40 per person: Includes instruction, handbook and massage oil

Working and Breastfeeding (Postnatal Class)

Taught by a board-certified lactation consultant, this

class will teach moms how to adjust to returning to the

workplace, pumping and the safe storage of breast milk.

Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

Usually offered the first Friday of the month from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

$5

Child Passenger Safety Seats

Learn how to correctly select and install a car seat that

is right for your child. This two-hour class meets various

weeknights and is led by a Certified Child Passenger

Safety Technician. Class offered at Rex Women’s Center.

 

To learn more about the North Carolina Child Restraint and other occupant restraint laws, go to www.buckleupnc.org

Monday nights, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Class is only offered once per month.

$5

Discount Packages

First Family Package* (three courses)

This specially priced package includes three

courses to help first-time moms and their families:

Preparing for Childbirth (includes BabyCare),

Moms in Motion (postnatal exercise classes) and

Preparing to Breastfeed.

$115 per couple (a savings of $35) *Sign language interpretation not available at weekend classes.

First Family Package* (four courses)

Includes all courses in First Family package plus

Labor Support class. Limited Availability.

$125 per couple (a savings of $45) *Sign language interpretation not available at weekend classes.

Growing Family Package (three courses)

The entire family can learn from these classes:

Preparing for Childbirth Review, Moms in Motion

(postnatal exercise class) and Big Brothers/Big

Sister (for children three years of age and older).

$65 per couple and one child, $5 each additional child

Growing Family (four courses)

Includes all courses in Growing Family Package

plus Labor Support Class.

$75 per couple and one child, $5 each additional child

 

Tours of the Women's Center

Free adult tours available for those not enrolled in the Preparing for Childbirth class. Introduces you to both labor/delivery and postpartum areas.

Times vary.

Call (919) 784-1992 for an appointment.

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