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Childbirth Education at WCH’s Women’s Pavilion
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Childbirth Classes and Tours
At Wooster Community Hospital, we believe each birth is unique and special. As you prepare for the upcoming birth of your baby, we invite you to participate in our series of educational programs designed to enhance your childbirth experience.
Education plays an important role in preparing you and your partner for childbirth and parenthood. For your convenience, we offer a variety of classes. To obtain the full benefit from your class, be sure to register during your seventh month of pregnancy.
Our childbirth education classes include:
You and your support person will be introduced to all childbirth options available to you for labor and delivery. Class topics include:
- Relaxation and breathing techniques
- Role of your support person
- Labor-coping options such as positioning and ambulation, continuous support, hydrotherapy, IV pain medication, nitrous oxide, and epidurals
- Discussion about the delivery experience:
- Vaginal and cesarean section
- Post-partum care
- Basics of bringing home your new baby & what to expect
Beginning in August 2021 the Women's Pavilion will begin offering in-person childbirth classes. These classes will be dependent on our community transmission rate as determined by the Ohio Department of Health. Masks will be required during in person classes along with social distancing and small class sizes. In person classes will be on a first come first serve basis, please register early.
2022 Childbirth Prep Class Schedule
- November 19, 2022
- December 10, 2022
2023 Childbirth Prep Class Schedule
- January 14, 2023
- February 18, 2023
- March 11, 2023
- April 15, 2023
- April 29, 2023
- May 20, 2023
- June 10, 2023
- July 8, 2023
- July 29, 2023
- August 12, 2023
- September 9, 2023
- September 30, 2023
- October 21, 2023
- November 18, 2023
- December 9, 2023
Class Time -
Part 1: 9am-11:30am
Break: 11:30am-12:30pm
Part 2: 12:30pm-2:45pm
Childbirth class cost: $55 - that includes breastfeeding class held on a separate date
The Just Breathe Course is encouraged for anyone interested in learning more about managing the discomforts associated with labor and birth. It is perfect for the woman that desires a lower intervention birth experience, a woman wanting a refresher course after already having a previous child, a woman wanting to learn more ways her support person can be involved in the labor process, or just a first-time mother looking for the best labor experience possible. This class truly would be a benefit for families but HURRY, class sizes are kept small, and they could fill up quickly.
This class is taught by an experienced Perinatal Registered Nurse that works in the Women's Pavilion and has specialized training in supporting women during low intervention labor and birth.
These classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm
- November 30, 2022
- January 11, 2023
- January 25, 2023
- February 22, 2023
- March 29, 2023
- April 26, 2023
- May 31, 2023
- June 28, 2023
- July 26, 2023
- August 30, 2023
- September 27, 2023
- October 25, 2023
- November 29, 2023
Registration required
Topics that will be taught during the class:
- Setting the stage for maximum comfort during your labor
- Creation of a "Birth Preferences" Worksheet
- How to use comfort measures to manage pain in labor
- A review of natural birth methods available
- How your support person can be an active participant in the labor and delivery process
If you take all of the Childbirth classes offered at WCH the cost is $80
If taken Separately the costs are:
The childbirth Class is $55
The breastfeeding Class is $20
Just Breathe is $35
Who wouldn’t want their breastfeeding experience with their newborn to be memorable? We can help.
Taught by a certified lactation consultant, our breastfeeding class covers the basics of breastfeeding, as well as where to get help if you need it. Learn more here.
2023 Breastfeeding Class Schedule
Beginning in August 2021 the Women's Pavilion will begin offering in-person childbirth classes. These classes will be dependent on our community transmission rate as determined by the Ohio Department of Health. Masks will be required during in person classes along with social distancing and small class sizes. In person classes will be on a first come first serve basis, please register early. For everyone's convenience and comfort level we will also be offering a virtual option as well.
- November 16, 2022
- December 14, 2022
- January 18, 2023
- February 8, 2023
- March 8, 2023
- April 12, 2023
- May 10, 2023
- June 14, 2023
- July 12, 2023
- August 9, 2023
- September 13, 2023
- October 11, 2023
- November 8, 2023
- December 13, 2023
Class Time -
6:30-8:30pm
Breastfeeding class $25 if taken alone
In-person tours are currently not being held due to COVID-19. Please refer to our virtual tour below.
Because the Zika virus can be spread from a pregnant woman to her baby, and potentially result in severe birth defects, we get many questions about the risks of infection and how to protect against it.
We recommend these Resources for Patients About Zika Virus by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Patients with particular concerns should contact their obstetrician.
Wooster Community Hospital’s Women’s Pavilion is committed to making the birth of your child the most memorable day of your life. For more information about the childbirth education classes, tours, or services we offer, call (330) 202-5548. We look forward to meeting you and cannot wait to be a part of your special day.
