Childbirth Classes
Our classes can help you through your pregnancy, your baby's first year and beyond.
The goal is to complete all prenatal classes at least one month before delivery. We recommend registering for classes in your fourth month of your pregnancy. Let us know if you need special accommodations to participate.
If class dates are unavailable, please contact us to be placed on a wait list.
Childbirth and Parenting Preparation Classes
For expectant couples, register early for classes in your 3rd trimester of pregnancy. The goal is to complete all prenatal classes at least one month before delivery. We recommend registering for classes around your fourth of pregnancy. New families and caregivers can take newborn care and Infant Safety and CPR anytime.
Preparation for Birth
This comprehensive childbirth preparation class covers all aspects of labor and birth. More
Breastfeeding Basics
Learn what to expect during the first few weeks of breastfeeding and take home information to help make your breastfeeding experience a successful one. More
Newborn Care
For parents and caregivers, you’ll learn the basics of bathing, diapering, swaddling, umbilical cord and circumcision care. You will leave better prepared to understand and take care of your baby. More
Breastfeeding Basics & Newborn Care Combined
This class combines breastfeeding basics and newborn care with additional information especially for expectant parents. More
Infant Safety and CPR
Starting in May, 2011, this course combines Infant Safety and Infant CPR in one 3-hour class. More
OHSU Tour and Waterbirth Introduction Class
Welcome to OHSU! Please join us to see the tour the childbirth areas of the hospital and learn about the waterbirth option available at OHSU.
OHSU Family Birth Center Tour
Orientation lasts approximately 1 hour and concludes with a tour of the OB admitting area, a labor and delivery room, and a postpartum recovery room. Take the tour anytime preconception through your 8th month of pregnancy. More
Waterbirth 101
Waterbirth Class is designed to help you and your partner learn about Waterbirth at OHSU through the Nurse Midwifery Practice. More
New Moms Group
For moms with babies 0-6 months of age
New Moms Group
Facilitated by an OHSU Childbirth Educator, topics will include newborn care, breastfeeding, coping strategies, ongoing recovery and more. More

