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
2021 Childbirth Prep 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.
- January 2
- January 23
- February 20
- March 20
- April 10
- April 24
- May 8
- May 29
- June 19
- July 10
- August 14
- September 18
- October 2 (Virtual Only)
- October 30
- November 20
- December 11
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
Our sibling class is a one-hour, one-session presentation for children 3 to 8 years old who are expecting a new brother or sister.
We discuss aspects of having a new baby in the home, tour the obstetrics ward, and prepare siblings for a temporary separation from mom during childbirth.
- Sibling classes are not currently being offered due to COVID-19.
Cost for the sibling class is $5.00 per family.
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.
2021 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.
- January 13
- February 10
- March 10
- April 14
- May 12
- June 9
- July 14
- August 18
- September 22
- October 13
- November 10
- December 15
Class Time -
6:30-8:30pm
Breastfeeding class $20 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.
