CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES | CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASSES
1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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516-705-2525
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Service area
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Offers classes for parents expecting their first child or those who have never attended childbirth classes before. The six weekly sessions are taught by registered nurses certified by the Council of Childbirth Education specialists. Topics reviewed include: signs of labor, labor process, possible medications, anesthesia, newborn care, breathing and relaxation techniques, bottle/breastfeeding, and post-partum care. A tour of the maternity area and films on labor and delivery are also included. Classes run throughout the entire year.
Last assured
06/15/2016
Providing organization
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
Mercy Medical Center is a 375-bed hospital and Level II Trauma Center which serves the residents of Nassau County with a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Among the disciplines for which Mercy is best known are: maternal and child health oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation orthopedics, behavioral health care services and ophthalmology. Provides 24-hr emergency services, intensive care unit, cardiac care unit, drug and alcohol programs, radiology, psychiatric unit, outpatient facilities and cancer care.The medical staff consists of over 700 physicians. It is one of the five Diocesan hospitals in the Catholic Health Services of Long Island, Incorporated. It is licensed by the New York State Department of Health and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditations of Healthcare Organizations. Serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Speakers Bureau, Newsletter, Directory, Agency Brochures, Calendar of Events.