Filter by Subcategory
Childbirth Preparation
Giving Birth after a Previous Cesarean - Contact for Dates (2025)
with Lena Strange

* To schedule a class please email your contact information to the instructor, lena.strange@mainehealth.org and the instructor will get back to you.
The registration fee includes costs for the registrant and one support person. To avoid duplicate charges, please register only ONE participant per class. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Reimbursement is subject to individual insurance plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org .
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting lena.strange@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
This is a one hour, private online class with a Labor & Delivery nurse to discuss options after a previous cesarean delivery. Designed for individuals and their partners who are considering a Trial of Labor After a Cesarean (TOLAC), please talk with your provider before registering this class to see if a TOLAC is an option for you.
We will take time to discuss your previous birth experience, define what is most important to you as you consider options for this pregnancy, and what you can do to increase your chances of a vaginal delivery if you choose to labor this time.
You will learn how to prepare for a TOLAC at MMC, and understand strategies to prepare for both a vaginal and repeat caesarean birth if needed.
We recommend attending this class during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Childbirth Education 3-week Series (2025)
with Certified Educator

The registration fee includes costs for the registrant and one support person. To avoid duplicate charges, please register only ONE participant per class. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Reimbursement is subject to individual insurance plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org.
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
These comprehensive classes are designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills, and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby. Recommended for all first-time pregnant parents and their birth partners.
- Class#1: Introduction to Labor & Delivery
- This class covers the stages and phases of labor, what to expect physically and emotionally, the importance of labor support, and more. You will also see birth videos.
- Class#2:Practical Skills and Comfort Measures
- This class will cover comfort measures such as relaxation, breathing, and positions that you can use both at home and while at the hospital. Whether you are planning to use pain medications, or just want to understand the available options, this class will provide you with the information needed to make informed decisions regarding pain relief.
- Class#3: Medications and Interventions
- Be an active participant in the decisions that affect you and your baby. Learn about induction of labor, unplanned cesareans, vacuum, fetal monitoring and more. This class series also includes opportunities for Q&A.
We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.
We are offering this class online. After you are registered you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class.
Childbirth Education 2-week Series (2025)
with Certified Educator

The registration fee includes costs for the registrant and one support person. To avoid duplicate charges, please register only ONE participant per class. A receipt will be provided for insurance reimbursement purposes. Reimbursement is subject to individual insurance plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
These comprehensive classes are designed to provide you and your labor partner with the information, skills, and resources to prepare you for the birth of your baby. Recommended for all first-time pregnant parents and their birth partners.
This class covers the same content as our other Childbirth Ed classes, but in slightly longer classes over two weeks instead of three.
- Class#1: Introduction to Labor & Delivery
- This class covers the third trimester of pregnancy, the stages of labor and begins to explore coping techniques during labor. The class discusess pregnancy and labor concerns (such as pre- eclampsia and preterm labor) and we will watch lots of birth videos. These videos are not graphic. We will talk about inductions and medications that are made available to you during labor such as nausea medication, epidural and nitrous gas.
- Class#2:Practical Skills and Comfort Measures
- This class discusses medical interventions that may be offered during your hospital stay, second stage interventions and complications that may arise during your labor.
- Cesarean sections
- Post partum
- Basic Newborn Information
We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.
We are offering this class online. After you are registered you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class.
Cesarean Birth Nurse Consult - Contact for Dates
with Kasey Myles
This is a private class intended for patients who have a scheduled Cesarean. To schedule a class email: Kasey.Myles@MaineHealth.org
Registration fee covers the cost of registrant and one support person. A receipt will be issued which can be utilized to submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is dependent upon individual plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org .
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
You and your support person will meet with a Maine Medical Center Labor and Delivery RN for a 1 hour 15 minute discussion of what a Cesarean Birth may mean for you personally. This class offers more information on what your scheduled cesarean section will be like. Come learn why and how cesarean births are done, what medication is used, medical equipment that is involved, and the recovery process after your birth. You'll learn how Maine Medical Center does "family centered" births, making your experience as natural and comfortable as possible for you.
We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.
We are offering this class online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding.