Empowered Birth Series
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Childbirth Education at the Women’s Pavilion
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.
Prices vary based on your registered class, but you can enroll in the entire series for $95. Our childbirth education classes cover:
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
2025 CHILDBIRTH PREP CLASS SCHEDULE
- October 25, 2025
- November 8, 2025
- November 22, 2025
- December 13, 2025
2026 CHILDBIRTH PREP CLASS SCHEDULE
- January 17, 2026
- February 7, 2026
- March 28, 2026
- April 18, 2026
- May 9, 2026
- June 13, 2026
- July 11, 2026
- August 15, 2026
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 12, 2026
Class Time
Part 1: 9am-11:30am
Break: 11:30am-12:30pm
Part 2: 12:30pm-3pm
Childbirth class cost: $75 - 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 6:00p-8:30p
2025 JUST BREATHE CLASS SCHEDULE
- October 29, 2025
- November 20, 2025 (Thursday Class)
- December 10, 2025
2026 JUST BREATHE CLASS SCHEDULE
- January 28, 2026
- February 25, 2026
- March 25, 2026
- April 29, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- June 24, 2026
- July 29, 2026
- August 26, 2026
- September 30, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- November 18, 2026
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
Class Time - 6p-8:30p
If you take all of the Childbirth classes offered at WCH the cost is $95
If taken Separately, the costs are:
The childbirth Class is $75
The breastfeeding Class is $30
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.
2025 Breastfeeding Classes
- October 15, 2025
- November 12, 2025
- December 3, 2025
2026 Breastfeeding Classes
- January 14, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- December 16, 2026
Class Time - 6:30p-8:30p
Breastfeeding class $30 if taken alone.
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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.