FHC provides clinical, educational, and support services to families either considering or experiencing pregnancy and parenthood.  Classes are available in Family Planning, Early Prenatal Care, Labor and Delivery, Prepared Childbirth, and Car Seat Safety.  

For a description of Health Education classes and the current class schedule for all clinic locations, click here.  All classes are open to the public.

For a description of Prenatal Education classes, see below.  For the current class schedule for all clinic locations, including classes taught in Spanish, click here.  All classes are open to the public.

Classes for expectant parents

§  Early Prenatal Class

In this class, you’ll learn about having a healthy pregnancy, including eating well, staying active, coping with discomforts, and accessing local resources for pregnant women.  For women in their first or second trimester of pregnancy.

§  Labor and Delivery Class

Learn about what to expect during labor, when to go to the hospital, procedures that may be used during labor, and preparing after the baby is born.  A videotaped birth is shown.  For women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy.

§  Prepared Childbirth Classes

This 4-hour class covers what to expect during labor, when to go to the hospital, procedures that may be used during labor, and preparing after the baby is born.  You and your labor partner will also learn and practice relaxation exercises and breathing techniques to help cope with the work of labor and birth.  Several videotaped births are shown.  For women in their second or third trimester of pregnancy.

§  Car Seat Safety Class

Car crashes are the one of the leading cause of death for children.  Infant car seats are provided for newborns 5 to 22 pounds (available to FHC prenatal patients only).  Forward-facing car seats are provided for toddlers up to 50 pounds (available to FHC pediatric patients only).  Learn how to safely use your car seat and install it in your car.  Cost: $15. 

Booster seats for children 40 pounds and up.  Free!

Bike helmets for children, teens, and adults.  Cost: $5.

For a list of Louisville-area Health Resources and Programs, click here.

For a list of Louisville-area Prenatal Resources and Programs, click here.

For more information about Patient Education programs and services, please call the FHC Health Educator at 502.772.8588.