Perinatal Education
Perinatal Education
Classes for Expecting Parents
Childbearing is an exciting time of growth, change, and personal choices for you and your family. To help you prepare, we offer perinatal education on a variety of subjects related to your pregnancy.
Qualified educators who are certified in each of their specialty areas teach our classes. These classes are designed to assist you and your loved ones in meeting the upcoming changes in your lives and to make choices from the many options available to expectant parents.
Our classes prepare you to get the most out of the wonderful experiences that await you.
Class Suggestions for You
First Time Parents
- Prepared Childbirth Series
- Super Childbirth Prep
- Mindfulness and Meditation for Birth
- Breastfeeding
- What to Expect as a New Parent
- Carseat Safety
Second Time Parents
- Mindfulness and Meditation for Birth
- Comfort and Coping Skills
- Postnatal Class
- Sibling Prep
- Breastfeeding
Adoptions
- What to Expect as a New Parent
- Carseat Safety
Multiples Birth
- Expecting Multiples
- Super Childbirth Prep
- Mindfulness and Meditation for Birth
- Prepared Childbirth Series
- Breastfeeding
- What to Expect as a New Parent
- Carseat Safety
Special Circumstances/Private Classes
- VBAC
- Cesarean Section
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes are best to take before the baby is born?
- Prepared Childbirth Series (six-week course or condensed super-Saturday (one-day))
- Breastfeeding
- What to Expect as a New Parent
- Labor and Delivery
- Sibling Preparation
Private one-on-one classes are available.
What classes are appropriate after the baby is born?
- Baby Sign Language
What classes are available for baby's older brother or sister?
- Sibling Preparation
We are having twins/triplets/quadruplets; is there a special class for us?
- Expecting Multiples
- Breastfeeding
- Carseat Safety
We are having our second baby; is there a class for us?
- Comfort and Coping Skills
- Breastfeeding
- Carseat Safety
Are there classes available after our baby is born?
- Postnatal Class
Are university employee discounts available?
- University employees receive a 25 percent discount off the total fee. Submit your UID and the department you work in and you will be prompted a promocode to enter at checkout.
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Learn More From Our Specialists
What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit
Your first prenatal visit does more than confirm the pregnancy. Learn about what to expect: the bedside ultrasound, the panel of prenatal labs, genetic testing options, and how to come prepared with your family health history.
How Vaccines During Pregnancy Protect Moms and Babies Before and After Birth
Are you pregnant and unsure about vaccinations? Learn which vaccines are safe and recommended for a mother during pregnancy.
Why Am I Gaining Weight After Having a Baby?
Many women expect the baby weight to come off after delivery, but for some, the opposite happens. Learn what may be driving postpartum weight gain and what you can do about it.
Lowering Risks from Gestational Diabetes for You and Your Baby
A gestational diabetes diagnosis is manageable. Learn clear guidance on meal planning, label reading, movement, and when medication helps.
Is Sleeping on Your Back During Pregnancy Risky? Experts Weigh In
A study suggests sleeping on your back while pregnant may increase the risk of stillbirth. Learn about what the research actually shows and why pregnant women should not feel guilty about how they sleep.
