Childbirth Classes

Hospitals. Most area hospitals offer their own classes for pregnant women who have chosen that hospital for delivery. Call the hospital for specific information.

A.L.A.C.E.- Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators, a non-profit organization, provides childbirth education for consumer-oriented individuals with information about alternative birthing options, VBAC support, lactation support, professional labor support with doulas and midwives, as well as how to choose a doctor or hospital that will support family-centered maternity care. Referral service offered.

www.alace.org     Contact DeeDee Lafayette (888) 222-5223

HypnoBirthing. Relaxation, visualization and hypnosis techniques to assist in childbirth.

The Bradley Method -- National Headquarters

www.bradleybirth.com   (800) 4-ABIRTH

Lamaze Childbirth Education Center

www.lamaze.org   (704) 537-8581

Area Hospitals

(Baby Info Line numbers are given where applicable)

Carolinas Medical Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte

www.carolinas.org   (704) 355-BABY

Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville, Park Road at Highway 51, Charlotte

www.carolinas.org   (704) 667-1400

Carolinas Medical Center-Union, 600 Hospital Dr., Monroe
www.cmc-union.org   (704) 283-3254

Carolinas Medical Center-University, W.T. Harris Boulevard at U.S. 29

www.carolinas.org   (704) 548-5858

Gaston Memorial Hospital, 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia
Women’s Health Services

www.caromont.org   (704) 834-BABY

Iredell Memorial Hospital Birth Place, 557 Brookdale Dr., Statesville Wellness for Women

www.iredellmemorial.org  (704) 878-4555

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 610 East Center Ave., Mooresville Women’s Center

www.lnrmc.com  (704) 660-4865

Lincoln Medical Center, 200 Gamble Dr., P.O. Box 6777, Lincolnton

www.lincolnmedical.org  (704) 732-5118

NorthEast Medical Center, 920 N. Church Street, Concord
www.northeastmedical.org  (704) 783-1275 or 1-800-575-1275

Piedmont Medical Center, 222 S. Herlong Ave., Rock Hill, SC

www.piedmonthealth.com    (803) 329-1234

Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte
Maternity Services 

www.presbyterian.org   (704) 384-4949

Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, 10030 Gilead Road, Huntersville

(704) 316-4000

Presbyterian Hospital Matthews, 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews

(704) 384-4949

Regional Medical Center, 218 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville
www.davisregional.com   (704) 838-7240

Doulas

Doulas of North America is a national organizational providing referrals for trained local doulas and midwives.

www.dona.org      (888) 788-DONA

Presbyterian Hospital Doula Program    (704) 384-4127

Charlotte Doulas www.charlottedoulas.org    (704) 394-5041

Midwives

Charlotte OB/GYN      (704) 446-1700

Piedmont GYN/OB - Rock Hill, SC     (803) 324-7606

Pineville Gynecology & Obstetrical Associates  (704) 541-7163