Hendersonville Medical Center Offers Childbirth Preparation Series, “Labor of Love”

Hendersonville, TN (February 28, 2007) - It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about the actual birthing process and to wonder what is really going to happen the day of your delivery. Getting education during your pregnancy can serve as a tool to help you prepare for that day. Some women are concerned that they will have no control over their labor and delivery, but with education you will feel much more confident and in control when the actual time arrives!

Hendersonville Medical Center’s Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation Series is just what you need to get ready for the big day.  A four-part evening series will take place from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. on consecutive Thursday evenings beginning March 8.  The series will be held in the Learning Resource Center.

The program works on the philosophy that a woman should feel confident in her body's ability to give birth.  Designed for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy, this class discusses fetal development, physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and what to expect during labor and delivery.  The class also covers relaxation and body awareness techniques, Cesarean births and breast and bottle-feeding. 

While a first-time mother may wish to complete the entire four-week program, a woman who has already undergone a childbirth experience may only wish to refresh herself on a portion of the program which is available.

The cost of the Labor of Love series is $60 per couple if you pay in advance.  The class will be $65 if you pay at the door.  Registration is required, so call TriStar MedLine at 615-342-1919 or 1-800-242-5662 to reserve your space.

About Hendersonville
Hendersonville Medical Center, part of the TriStar Health System, is a 110-bed community-based medical center with comprehensive medical and surgical programs including Obstetrics, Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery services.  Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Hendersonville Medical Center remains the only Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County.  Portland Medical Center, a facility of Hendersonville Medical Center, joined the TriStar Health System in April 2006 and together, we are proudly serving the healthcare needs of Sumner County.

For more information about the services offered and health plans accepted by Hendersonville Medical Center, Portland Medical Center or TriStar Health System, call MedLine at 342-1919, toll-free outside of Nashville at 1-800-242-5662, or visit the website at TriStarHealth.com.