Prenatal Classes
Merit Health Woman's Hospital offers prenatal classes to help prepare mothers-to-be, their coaches and families for childbirth. For ALL classes, registration is required and can be made by calling (877) 907-7642.
For class availability, it is recommended to register for classes no later than your 5th month of pregnancy.
Classes are held in the Merit Health clinic building to the right of Merit Health Woman's Hospital unless otherwise specified.
All classes are FREE for those delivering at Merit Health hospitals.
2020 Prenatal Classes
Early Pregnancy Class
Monday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Class topics include prenatal care, fetal development, hydration, discomforts/anatomy changes and emotions/hormonal changes with a nutrition presentation by a Registered Dietitian. This class is suggested to be taken during the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
February 3
May 4
August 3
November 2
Weekday Childbirth Class
Three Tuesday nights 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Class topics include pregnancy, labor and delivery, pain management during labor, infant care, and post-partum care. Includes a tour of the hospital.
January 7, 14, 21
February 4, 11,18
March 3, 10, 17
April 7, 14, 21
May 5, 12, 19
June 2, 9, 16
July 7, 14, 21
August 4, 11, 18
September 8,15,22
October 6, 13, 20
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15
Weekend Childbirth Class
Friday 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Class topics include pregnancy, labor and delivery, pain management during labor, infant care, and post-partum care. Includes a tour of the hospital. This is a Friday & Saturday class.
February 21-22
April 17-18
June 12-13
August 21-22
October 23-24
December 11-12
Great Expectations Childbirth Class
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Class topics include anatomy, physiology and discomforts, breathing and relaxation, labor and delivery, cesarean sections and post-partum. Includes a tour of the hospital.
January 25
March 21
May 30
July 25
September 26
November 14
Breastfeeding Class
Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Class topics include breast anatomy, milk production, positioning and latch, breastfeeding lifestyle. Both mothers and fathers are welcome to attend.
January 28
February 25
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
November 24
December 22
Car Seat Safety Class
Class will cover general car seat safety. Car seats can be either checked for correct installation or installed by a Child Passenger Safety Technician.
January 4
March 7
May 2
July 11
September 5
November 7
Infant CPR Class
Monday 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Class will teach the basics of infant CPR and choking with hands on practice. Limited to 10 participants per class.
January 13 or 27
February 10 or 24
March 9 or 23
April 13 or 27
May 11 or 18
June 8 or 22
July 13 or 27
August 10 or 24
September 14 or 28
October 12 or 26
November 9 or 23
December 7 or 21