Women and Infant Services offer outpatient childbirth education classes to patients that get their prenatal care at MUSC and the East Cooper Women’s Center. These classes teach the patient and her support person what to expect during labor and delivery. Alternative pain management options such as relaxation, and breathing techniques are taught. Another option that is discussed is the epidural, a form of anesthesia. The classes are a series of 4 that are taught monthly on Mondays and Tuesday nights. We even have an all day Saturday class to accommodate those that cannot attend the monthly series.
Other topics covered in the childbirth education classes are where to go when it is time, how to take care of 
yourself after the baby, newborn care, and breastfeeding tips.
The Medical University is dedicated to family centered maternity care and prides ourselves in providing a safe and satisfying birth experience that supports the normalcy of childbirth and empowers the family. The instructors for these classes are certified childbirth educators and work in labor and delivery, so you may see them again when you come to the hospital.
All classes are held in the 2 West Classroom, Main Hospital, from 7-9 pm. Parking is available in the garage or G-lot. Call (843) 792-5300 to register. Additional information about the classes can be found on the MUSC Community Calendar.
by: Adina Garner, BSN, RNC, IBCLC
2008 MUSC Nurse of the year
Request an appointment with a MUSC provider.