All Winter Childbirth classes will be held remotely via Zoom.
Scholarships provided by Peacehealth St. Joseph’s Hospital
Preparation for Childbirth & Parenting
This traditional course covers the full spectrum
of pregnancy, labor and birth, newborn care,
postpartum, and parenting for those who want to
focus on pregnancy and parenting while building
relationships with others. Information about the
last trimester of pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort
and coping techniques, newborn care and feeding,
and the challenges and rewards of parenting will be
covered. A postpartum reunion with parents and
babies is included.
Item#: 8001 | Tuesdays 1/12-3/2 | Online 6-8:30 p.m. $199.00
Pregnancy & Childbirth
This shorter course focuses on healthy pregnancy and
birth and is great as a refresher option. Information on
pregnancy, labor and birth, and comfort and coping
techniques will be covered. Limited information
on newborns, breastfeeding, and the postpartum
period is presented, with less time to practice skills in
class. A postpartum reunion with parents and babies
is included.
Item#:8010 | Wednesdays 1/6-2/3 Coggins | Online 6-8:30 p.m. $149.00
Item#:8011 | Mondays 2/22-3/22 Slocum | Online 6-8:30 p.m. $149.00
Prep for Childbirth: Weekend Condensed
This weekend course is for the pregnant woman
and her support person whose schedule prevents
them from taking the full course. The weekend
format provides an overview of late pregnancy, birth,
postpartum, and breathing and relaxation methods to
make childbirth easier.
Item#:8021 | Saturday/Sunday 1/23-1/24 Coggins | Online $149.00
Item#:8022 | Saturday/Sunday 2/27-2/28 Slocum | Online $149.00
Note: Class times are Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Sundays 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Hypnotic Childbirth
Note: An online forum is included to allow for self-paced learning at home
in addition to the class time.
Learn how to get your body and mind to work for
you in one of the most incredible experiences of your
life. This five-week course is designed to help women
overcome their fear of the birthing process and to
build trust in women’s inherent ability to give birth.
Extensive exercises in relaxation, visualization, and
overcoming obstacles include the best self-hypnosis
techniques to achieve an optimal state of mind for
labor and birth.
Item#:8150 | Mondays 1/25-3/1 Ripper | Online 6-8:30 p.m. FREE
Gottman Institute® Bringing Baby Home
Our Bringing Baby Home workshop
is a research-based and research
tested psychoeducational workshop
dedicated to improving the quality of life for babies
and children by strengthening their families.
Developed by renowned relationship and parenting
experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this workshop is
perfect for those who are expecting a baby, or already
parenting an infant or toddler (up to age 3).
In this workshop, you and your partner will learn how
to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy and
affection, work through conflict with greater ease,
create positive baby interactions, and ensure quality
involvement for both parents. The cost of this course
includes the Bringing Baby Home Workbook and
materials.
Item#:8140 | MW 1/4-1/25 Eiford |Online 6-8 p.m. FREE
Item#:8141 | TTh 2/2-2/18 Eiford | Online 6-8 p.m. FREE
Item#:8142 | MW 3/8-3/24 Eiford |Online 6-8 p.m. FREE
Comfort Techniques for Labor & Birth
This class is designed to provide pregnant women
and their partners with more information about
pain and coping, including: birthing techniques,
labor positions, comfort measures, and options for
back labor. Suggestions for partners providing labor
support are presented.
Item#:8050 | Thursday 2/4 Slocum | Online 6-8:30 p.m. FREE
Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond
Note: This class will consist of a pre-recorded lecture that will be accessible
to enrolled students to view on their own time prior to the class date listed.
The scheduled Q&A session will take place via Zoom.
Breastfeeding offers a baby an optimal start in life and
provides lifelong health benefits. Accurate information
and support are essential for a breastfeeding mother.
This course provides the basic information necessary
to initiate and sustain breastfeeding for as long as
desired. Topics covered will include: breastfeeding
resources, role of the support person(s), preparation
and getting started, responding to postpartum
challenges including mother-baby separation and
pumping, and answers to personal questions.
Item#: 8102 | Saturday 1/23 Follet | Online 10-11 a.m. FREE
Item#: 8101 | Saturday 2/20 Follet | Online 10-11 a.m. FREE
Item#: 8103 | Saturday 3/20 Follet | Online 10-11 a.m. FREE
Baby ‘N’ Me (1-7 months)
The early months of parenting are filled with
extremes: from sheer joy to incredible sleep
deprivation. This class offers a safe, inviting, relaxed
atmosphere where you can meet other parents/
caregivers, build relationships and find answers to
your parenting questions. Adults choose discussion
topics such as sleep patterns, infant development,
adjusting to parenting, games and songs, and
starting solids. Babies play in the same room while
you gain valuable support and current information
on raising a young infant.
Item#:8110 | Mondays 1/25-3/22 Read | Online 2:30-4:30 p.m. FREE
Baby ‘N’ Me (8-12 months)
As your children transition from infancy, the parenting
issues you face change. This course provides a safe,
inviting, relaxed atmosphere where you can meet
other parents, build relationships and find answers to
your parenting questions. Adults choose discussion
topics such as emerging language, safety, nutrition,
and beginning discipline. Babies explore in the
same room and make new friends while you gain
valuable support and current information on raising
an older infant.
Item#:8115 | Wednesdays 1/27-3/17 Read | Online 2:30-4:30 p.m. FREE
