Childbirth Education at WCH’s Women’s Pavilion

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
• Tour of the Women’s Pavilion and completion of necessary paperwork

2020 Childbirth Prep Class Schedule:

• January 11 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• February 28 (Fri), 9 am - 4 pm
• March 21 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• April 25 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• May 22 (Fri), 9 am - 4 pm
• June 20 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• July 18 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• August 28 (Fri), 9 am - 4 pm
• September 26 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• October 24 (Sat), 9 am - 4 pm
• November 21 (sat), 9 am - 4 pm

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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. 2019 Sibling Class Schedule:

• October 10
• December 5

2020 Sibling Class Schedule: 

• February 27
• April 16
• June 25
• August 20
• October 15
• November 19

Cost for the sibling class is $5.00 per family.

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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 and see the class schedule.

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Wooster Community Hospital offers tours of the Women’s Pavilion starting at 5 pm on the first and third Thursday of each month. To reserve a spot on the tour, please call us at (330) 202-5548. During the tour, expectant parents have the opportunity to see the obstetrics ward and preregister at the hospital.

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.