Maternity

Childbirth Education Class

This series helps prepare women and their partners for the labor and birth experience. The class covers topics from pregnancy to birth, cesarean and postpartum with an emphasis on options for labor and delivery and coping strategies for pain management. Plan ahead and enroll in a Childbirth Education Class during your 4th or 5th month of pregnancy. Classes fill up quickly and space is limited.

The Childbirth Preparation class is offered in an "all-day" Saturday format from 9am - 3pm. Plan on a 1-hour lunch/snack time on your own around noon, bring lunch or be prepared to purchase one. Registration is limited and required prior to the class, email [email protected] to save your space today.

Please bring a labor ball if you have one, a blanket and pillows for the skills portion of the class.

2024 Dates and Times

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

  • Jan 13
  • Feb 10
  • March 9
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 8
  • July 13
  • Aug 10
  • Sep 14
  • Oct 12
  • Nov 9
  • Dec 7

Breastfeeding Basics

This class is recommended for new moms and for women in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. This class will discuss a variety of topics: common issues about latch-on techniques, avoiding sore nipples, returning to work or school, and expressing and storing breast milk. If you are a new mom, you are encouraged to bring your newborn to the class. Dads/partners are also welcome.

2024 Dates and Times

  • Jan 10
  • March 6
  • May 1
  • July 10
  • Sept 4
  • Nov 6

Classes are held in Auditorium A and B from 6 – 8 p.m.

Registration is limited and required prior to the class, email [email protected] to save your space today.