Prepared Childbirth

Prepared Childbirth classes are taught by highly qualified R.N. instructors. We recommend all first-time parents take this three-session series or the full-day Saturday class during the sixth, seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. Early attendance will ensure adequate time to prepare for the birth of your baby.

Our instructors will walk you through the entire childbirth process, hospital to home, introducing you and your partner to normal/standard vaginal delivery, cesarean and assisted delivery procedures. You will learn about the various phases of labor and each stage of delivery and recovery. Other topics include coping skills, basic breathing techniques and pain management options. The last session is dedicated to basic newborn care. By popular demand, our Infant Care Class has been combined with our Childbirth Series. This class answers many of your questions about your hospital stay and includes a tour of the unit.

All of the childbirth classes offered at the Childbirth Suites of Lutheran Hospital are free of charge for those delivering at Lutheran. Click for a current listing of classes offered month by month at Lutheran Hospital.

For those interested in a more in-depth focus with hands-on practice of relaxation techniques, we recommend the "Relaxation and More" class in addition to the Prepared Childbirth series. Please register early to secure your place.

Classes offered by The Childbirth Suites:

Prepared Childbirth | Childbirth Refresher | Relaxation and More
Prenatal Breastfeeding | Big Brother/Big Sister
Infant CPR and Safety | Family Shared Birth
Breastfeeding/Returning to Work

For current class schedules or to register for classes call the Parent Education office at (260) 435-7070.