Childbirth Classes

Basic Childbirth Classes

Five-Week Series, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. CALENDAR
Couples learn about exercises, nutrition, breathing, relaxation and massage. Covers pregnancy concerns, comfort measures, Labor coping tools & positions, the role of the labor partner, and newborn and post-partum adjustment. Feel free to bring food and drink to class. A tour of the Family Birth Place, infant care and breastfeeding are included in the fee and schedule of this class series. 

Three-Week Series, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This series is designed for those planning on unmedicated childbirth. This course is designed to give you resources at your fingertips to assist you in your goal of Natural Childbirth. Participants will learn what to expect during labor and birth, use of relaxation techniques, aromatherapy, breathing, positioning and massage. Medical interventions are also discussed, but not focused upon. Dress comfortably for doing positioning and exercises in class. Your support person is encouraged to attend. A tour of the Family Birth Place is included. Breastfeeding class is included in the fee, but you must sign up separately to attend class on another day.

Breastfeeding Class

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CALENDAR
Certified Lactation Consultant/Counselor teach this in-depth preparation for breastfeeding. Recommended for all first-time mothers and/or mothers undecided about their choice for infant feeding. Please bring a doll with you to class. Labor partners are strongly encouraged to attend. This class is included in the fee and will be presented at one of the Basic Childbirth Education series class. The fee for this class is included in the cost of the Prenatal in a Day and both Natural Birth Methods: Unmedicated Childbirth, but you do need to sign up separately and attend one of the dates below.

Please Note: Classes are available for residents of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, OH, and Southeastern Indiana.  .