OHSU

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.

Childbirth A-Z ClassPreparation for Birth

This comprehensive childbirth preparation class covers all aspects of labor and birth. More

Breastfeeding ClassBreastfeeding 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 ClassNewborn 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

Newborn Essentials: Newborn Care and Breastfeeding BasicsBreastfeeding Basics & Newborn Care Combined

This class combines breastfeeding basics and newborn care with additional information especially for expectant parents.  More

Infant Safety and CPR Class 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 Labor and Delivery TourOHSU 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 ClassWaterbirth 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

Moms Group at OHSUNew Moms Group

Facilitated by an OHSU Childbirth Educator, topics will include newborn care, breastfeeding, coping strategies, ongoing recovery and more. More