Comfort Techniques

Comfort Techniques is best taken in your third trimester! It's a two-and-a-half hour class for expectant parents to discuss a more in-depth study and practice of how to manage pain with less medical intervention. Topics include breathing, relaxation, visualization, focal points, positions and movement techniques during labor. Alternatively, you can click here to access a recorded version of this class to watch online anytime. Comfort Techniques does not replace Birth Basics.

Classes at Methodist West Hospital are held in the Conference Center. View Maps & Directions to Methodist West Hospital.

Click on the Register button above to register for an upcoming class. Registration must be completed online. If you've already registered and need to cancel your registration, please call 515-241-6763 or email deb.willcockson@unitypoint.org

Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstance. If this should happen, you will be notified by e-mail and/or a phone call and given the opportunity to register for the next available class. For news, updates and tips, follow Blank Children's Hospital on our Facebook page.