This fast-paced interactive three-week series is designed for new or more seasoned parents. It covers all the basics of labor and birth preparation, including labor recognition, phases and stages of labor, ways to manage pain in labor, and more. Classroom instruction will complement the textbook given in class. The class will meet one night a week for three consecutive weeks; 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Class includes a tour of the WakeMed Cary Women's Pavilion and Birthplace during the last session. This class is "In-Person". If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or another acute, contagious illness, please stay at home and call or email  to reschedule your class. By entering a WakeMed facility, visitors are attesting that they are free of the symptoms of contagious illness.   Cost: $110/couple.