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

2022 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 8th, 2022
• February 5th, 2022
• February 26th, 2022
• March 12th, 2022
• April 2nd, 2022
• April 30th, 2022
• May 21st, 2022
• June 11th, 2022
• July 16th, 2022
• August, 13th 2022
• September 10th, 2022
• October 1st, 2022
• October 22nd, 2022
• November 19th, 2022
• December 10th, 2022

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

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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 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

 

Wednesday June 29^th from 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday August 24^th from 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday September 28^th from 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday October 26^th from 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday November 20^th from 6:30pm-8:30pm

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

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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.

• Sibling classes are not currently being offered due to COVID-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 here.

2022 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 19
• February 16
• March 16
• April 13
• May 11
• June 15
• July 15
• August 17
• September 21
• October 19
• November 16
• December 14

Class Time -

6:30-8:30pm

Breastfeeding class $20 if taken alone

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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.