From the very first heartbeat and ultrasound, our maternity care is personalized to meet your needs. Once your pregnancy is confirmed in our office, you will meet with our nurse educator who will answer your questions and discuss nutrition and testing. Ultrasounds will be conducted throughout the pregnancy in our nationally accredited ultrasound lob.  You will also receive a copy of What to Expect When You’re Expecting. You will have the opportunity to schedule appointments with each provider to become familiar with all areas of our practice and to get to know our staff who will be assisting you throughout your pregnancy, delivery and post partum period.

Childbirth Preparation Classes

The Women's Care Center offers free Childbirth Preparation Classes to all our expectant women and couples during the third trimester of pregnancy to prepare for labor, birth and successful parenting.  Our goal is to help women and their partners make informed decisions about their labor and birth.

The course consists of four 2-hour classes held once a week from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Renaissance Community Room at Pinehurst Surgical.  Classes begin promptly at 6:30pm.  Handouts and refreshments are provided.  We kindly ask that you please do not bring children and teens to class.  Grandparents are welcomed!

Course Includes:

     Class One
   *  Relaxation and Breathing Techniques are presented in all four classes
   *  Preparing Your Partner
   *  Later Stages of Pregnancy
   *  The Process of Labor and Birth

     Class Two 
   *  Medication Choices and Epidural
   *  Fetal Monitoring
   *  What to bring to the hospital
   *  Birth Videos

     Class Three
   *  Cesarean Birth
   *  Cesarean Birth Videos
   *  Postpartum Care/Caring for Yourself after Vaginal or Cesarean Births
  

     Class Four
   *  Infant Care, Bathing and Safety
   *  Infant Feeding/Bottle
   *  Breastfeeding    

Take advantage of this educational opportunity for a prepared birth.  Sign up as soon as possible with the OB secretary.  You can also call to register at 1-910-295-0290 or 1-800-755-2500, extension 290 between 8:30am and 4:00 pm.  You should begin attending childbirth preparation class when you are approximately 30 to 32 weeks pregnant.

Schedule for upcoming childbirth classes: 

• September 10, 17, 24 & October 1
• November 5, 12, 19 & 26

Times are 6:30pm to 9:00pm in our Renaissance Community Room. 

We look forward to sharing this special and exciting time with you!