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Pregnancy and Childbirth Classes


Insurance reimbursement is available for OhioHealth associates enrolled in an OhioHealth benefits plan. Look for this sign to identify those programs.
 

Baby Care BasicsLearn the basics of newborn baby care prior to baby's arrival. Topics include bathing, diapering, feeding and more. Partners are encouraged to attend. Click hospital names below to view available dates and times and/or to register online. 
Dublin Methodist Hospital: $35
Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside: $35
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant: $35
Doctors Hospital: $30
Grady Memorial Hospital: $30

Baby Care Basics for Adoptive Parents
Adoptive parents prepare for newborn’s arrival and learn the basics of baby care, including infant growth and development, bathing, diapering, feeding and more. A separate Infant/Child class also may be scheduled.
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant: $35
register online 

Birth the Second Time Around
A refresher on labor and birth, cesarean birth, pain management, contraction techniques, breathing, relaxation and massage. Partners welcome.
Doctors Hospital: $60

Childbirth Education:
Birth with an Epidural
This one-time class reviews anatomy and physiology of birth, comfort measures for early labor and information about epidural anesthesia. Schedule maternity tour separately.
Lisa Kase, RN
The Women's Center at Riverside: $80 per couple,
register online.

Childbirth Education:
Four-Week Series
This comprehensive class provides an in-depth preparation for the birth experience, focusing on a variety of comfort measures including breathing and relaxation, labor positions, medication options and more. Includes maternity tour. Click the "register" links below to view available dates and times.
Riverside Methodist Hospital: $95 per couple, register online
Doctors Hospital: $85, register online

Childbirth Education:
One-Day Workshop
A condensed all-day childbirth class that prepares couples for the birth experience and includes comfort measures, breathing and relaxation and medication options. Click the "register" links below to view available dates and times.
Riverside Methodist Hospital: $95, register online. Sign up for maternity tour separately.
Dublin Methodist Hospital: $95 per couple,
register online
Doctors Hospital: $85, register online
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant: $95, register online. Maternity tour included.

Childbirth Education:
Two-Day Workshop
A condensed childbirth class that meets twice to prepare couples for the birth experience. Content includes comfort measures, breathing and relaxation, and medication options.
Dublin Methodist Hospital: $95 per couple.
register online

Doctors Hospital: $85, register online 
Riverside Methodist Hospital: $95, schedule maternity tour separately. register online
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant: $85, register online
Grady Memorial Hospital: $85 per couple
register online

NEW: Childbirth Education:
Understanding Birth eClass
Learn from your PC! An online class for expectant parents to use from the comfort of home. Covers pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques, birth and newborn care. Self-paced with interactive activities. Available for 45 days after receiving class code. Made possible by Elizabeth Blackwell Center Service Board.
Call (614) 4-HEALTH (443-2584) to register.
OhioHealth Events: $75 per couple  register online

 

 

Comfort Measures in Labor
Designed to supplement the regular Childbirth Education Class or Refresher Class, you’ll learn massage techniques and comfort measures that can support you during your birth experience. It is also an additional resource for support persons.
Doctors Hospital: $40
Grady Memorial Hospital: $35

NEW: Freedom from Smoking for
Mommies-to-Be
This is a seven-week, eight-session class that provides education, motivation, and support to pregnant women/significant others to stop using tobacco, one step at a time.
Anne Shearer, RRT
(614) 544-8338
Dublin Methodist Hospital: $25

GRAND!Parenting
Come spend an evening refreshing your memory on infant care, as well as learning about how much things have changed. We will review baby-proofing, SIDS/safe sleep, support for the expectant family, and tips on long-distance grandparenting.
Thursday, April 5 or April 26 or May 3 or May 24;
6 to 8 p.m.
Tobey Huntley
Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside:
$15 per person or $25 per couple, register online

MATERNITY TOURS
Prepare for baby's birth with a tour of labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery areas. A tour is strongly recommended. Tours and parking are FREE. Please register each person planning to attend the tour. Click hospital names below to view available dates and times and/or to register online. 
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Ann Burba Crane Center at Grant
Doctors Hospital
Grady Memorial Hospital

Preemie Infantwear
Find adorable and practical clothing for smaller infants, including sleepers, gowns, convert-bags and specialty clothing, at the Women's Boutique at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
The Women's Boutique is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. (614) 566-5353
The Women's Center at Riverside

Pregnancy Yoga
An introduction to breath work, gentle opening yoga postures and deep relaxation for expectant mothers. Increase energy, build strength and flexibility, and improve focus and concentration for labor and birth.
Elizabeth Blackwell Center at Riverside: $149 
Mondays, 6 p.m.
10-week series: April 2 through June 11 (skip May 28) and/or
Saturdays, 10 a.m.
10-week series: April 14 through June 16
To register, call Yoga on High at (614) 291-4444 or register online.
Grant Health and Fitness Center: $149
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
10-week series: April 25 through June 27
To register, call Yoga on High at (614) 291-4444.

Sibling Class This fun, interactive class celebrates a child's special role as big brother or sister. Children learn what to expect when a new baby joins the family and what newborns can and can't do. The class includes safety basics and a visit to the nursery.
Riverside Methodist Hospital: $10 per child
Doctors Hospital: $10
Grady Memorial Hospital: $10
Dublin Methodist Hospital: $10 

Sibling Class for Under 3
A sibling preparation class designed for children under age three. This fun and interactive class includes hands-on activities and a visit to the nursery.
Riverside Methodist Hospital: $10 per child
register online