Childbirth Preparation Class

The online Childbirth Preparation Class is a one day abbreviated session and the in-person Childbirth Preparation Class includes (2) sessions to prepare expectant families for birth. Some topics covered include:

• Last stages of pregnancy and the childbirth process
• Relaxation, breathing, and “coaching” techniques
• Post-partum, breastfeeding, and newborn care

To Register:

This program requires registration and has a $10.00 fee. To register, contact Dawn Arnsberg by phone at (209) 564-5285 ot (209) 617-8003, or by email at [email protected].

Classes are held at:

Mercy Medical Pavilion - 315 Mercy Ave | Merced, CA  
3rd Floor, Classrooms C/D

For the online zoom class, details will be emailed after registration has been completed.

2024 Class Dates and Times: 
Online classes are held from 9am - 3pm.
In-person classes are held from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

  • March 9 (online) | Mar 19, 26
  • April 27 (online) | Apr 23, 30
  • May 11 (online) | May 29, 30
  • June 22 (online) | Jun 18, 21
  • July 20 (online) | Jul 23, 30
  • August 24 (online) | Aug 20, 27
  • September 28 (online) | Sep 17, 24
  • October 19 (online) | Oct 15, 22
  • November 9 (online) | Nov 12, 19
  • December 14 (online) | Dec 10, 17

2025 Class Dates and Times: 
In-person classes are held from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

  • Jan 21, 28 
  • Feb 18, 25 
  • Mar 18, 25 
  • Apr 8, 15
  • May 6, 13 
  • Jun 17, 24 
  • Jul 29, 31 
  • Aug 19, 26
  • Sep 23, 30 
  • Oct 21, 22 
  • Nov 11, 18 
  • Dec 16, 17

For more detailed information about the Childbirth Preparation Class or to request a Spanish class, call Mercy Health Education at (209) 564-5285.