Preparing for Cesarean Birth

For the convenience of web-based learning, this class is offered virtually with a live instructor.

This class is designed for families who will be having a scheduled cesarean birth.

This class includes:

  • What to expect when you arrive at the hospital
  • An explanation of the procedure
  • Care of baby after cesarean
  • Recovery from cesarean birth

Check out our class schedules below for all locations and for any questions please contact 336-713-MOMS or email BCCC@wakehealth.edu. 

Parking and Directions

  1. We recommend entering Deck C from Cloverdale Avenue, next to the emergency room.

  2. Drive to purple level M to the reserved parking spaces for the mammography clinic, these are reserved in the evening for The Birth Center class participants.

  3. Walk through breezeway, check-in at kiosk, and complete Covid-19 screening. When you are asked reason for arrival choose “other.” Make a right at the information desk and immediate left toward “Main Hospital.”

  4. Follow the signs to “The Birth Center”
    Birth Center Parking Directions
  5. Once you enter the main hospital, make a right at “Fresh Inspirations Café.” The Birth Center classroom in on the right beside “The Mother’s Nursing Nook.”