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Comfort Measures During Labor

Comfort Measures During Labor
Couple touching pregnant belly close up

When

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Time: 9 - 11am

Where

Porter Medical Center
Legacy Conference Room
115 Porter Drive
Middlebury, VT 05753

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Contact

Porter Birthing Center
cbe@portermedical.org

Cost:   Free   |  Registration is required.

Class Details

This two-hour class introduces a range of hands-on techniques to help you cope with labor and support your body’s natural progress. You’ll learn about:

  • Movement and labor positions
  • Counterpressure
  • Heat and cold therapy
  • Aqua therapy
  • Meditative and breathing techniques
  • Ways your support person can assist effectively

Class Schedule

Offered once a month, on the below dates:

  • January 26th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • February 28th: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • March 30th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • April 25th: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • May 18th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • June 27th: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • July 27th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • August 29th: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  • September 28th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • October 24th: 9:00 am- 11:00 am
  • November 30th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • December 28th: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This class is open to patients of the Porter Medical Center Birthing Center.

Registration

To register, please fill out our online registration form. For questions, email CBE@portermedical.org.

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