The Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East Maternity Education Department offers a variety of perinatal classes for the expectant parents, grandparents and siblings. We pride ourselves with educating the entire family for baby's arrival.
The location of your class is provided on your email confirmation. The majority of our classes are located at the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East, with the exception of a few located at the Saint Joseph East Medical Office Building.
We offer a variety of Childbirth Education Classes to meet the educational needs of all new parents. Our 4-week course is informative and more comprehensive in nature. Our 2-week course is slightly more condensed; while our weekend class is abbreviated for those parents on the go!
Our classes are free of cost! We do require a $20.00 refundable deposit for Infant CPR (refund upon completion of class).
After your registration is processed, you will receive an email class confirmation. Since some parents register weeks or months in advance, we will send you a friendly email reminder a week prior to your class date.
We recommend that you bring a blanket or yoga mat, two pillows and your support person. It is also best to wear comfortable clothing as you will be practicing labor positions on the floor as well as breathing and relaxation techniques.
Support persons are welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend our Breastfeeding Class! Involving your significant other is very beneficial for mom's success.
Our classes are very popular and often fill to capacity weeks beforehand. If you find that you cannot attend or need to reschedule, please call 859.967.2229, as soon as possible.
During your Childbirth Education Class you will be given your "Admitting Folder" which has a pre-registration form along with important consent forms and additional hospital information.
If you should have any additional questions, or would like to register for class, please contact our Maternity Education Coordinator, Diane Prewitt, RN, CLC at 859.967.2229
Please note: Our coordinator's office hours vary according to class schedules. All calls are returned within 24 - 48 hours. We greatly appreciate your patience!