Childbirth Education and Parenting Classes

Childbirth Classes

Explore the childbirth classes available below. When you're ready to register, click the orange buttons to view a list of upcoming class dates offered by location. You may also view or print a PDF flyer with class details below. 

Classes List (PDF)

Maternity Suite Tours

• In-person tours are provided during in-person childbirth education classes for those who have registered.
• Virtual tours of our maternity suites are always available online! Watch virtual video tours of our maternity suites to learn more about what we offer at each location.

Visit eCommunity.com/pregnancy and watch virtual tours in the “Tour Our Maternity Suites” section or watch below:

• Community Anderson
• Community East \ Community East - Spanish
• Community Howard
• Community North
• Community South

Birth and Baby - In Person

This three-week class is geared toward first time parents or parents who have not had a baby in the past five years. The childbirth educator will cover the last month of pregnancy, the labor and birth process, relaxation and pain management options, postpartum and care of the newborn. You will receive a book in class. A maternity suite tour is included. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register for the class.

• Duration: 3-week evening series. You will attend a 2-hour evening class each week.
• Location: Choose from Community Hospital North or South

Birth and Baby - Virtual

This three-week class is recommended for first time parents or parents who have not had a baby in the past five years. The childbirth educator will cover the last month of pregnancy, the labor and birth process, relaxation and pain management options, postpartum and care of the newborn. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register for the class.

• Duration: 3-week evening series. You will attend a 2-hour evening Webex session each week.
• You will receive a welcome email from the instructor with a Webex link to a live, virtual class and an access code for an e-book.

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Birth and Baby Express - In Person

This is the express version of our classic Birth & Baby series. It’s a one-day class for first-time parents. A maternity suite tour is included. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register for the class.

• Duration: 1 day with two (2) sessions - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each session runs 2.5 hours, and there is a lunch break in between.
• Location: Choose from Community Hospital East or North

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Breastfeeding Basics - Virtual

This one-session virtual class is taught by a lactation consultant who will share tips to prepare you for breastfeeding. We recommend taking this class in the third trimester. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register. More about breastfeeding/lactation services.

• Duration: 1 evening Webex session for 2 hours
• You will receive a welcome email from the instructor with a Webex link to a live, virtual class and an access code for an e-book.

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Breastfeeding Part 2: Pumping and More - Virtual

This one-session virtual class is taught by a lactation consultant and is part two of the Breastfeeding Basics class. The lactation consultant will dive deeper into pumping, types of pumps, milk storage, going back to work, and other helpful tips and tricks for your breastfeeding/pumping journey. Breastfeeding Basics should be taken prior to taking this class. We recommend taking this class during your third trimester. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register. More about breastfeeding/lactation services.

• Duration: 1 evening Webex session for 2 hours
• You will receive a welcome email from the instructor with a Webex link to a live, virtual class.

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Natural Labor Discussion - Virtual

This one-session virtual class discusses how to prepare your body for labor, comfort measures, birth hormones, and tips for how to have a non-medicated birth. For first time parents, it is preferred, but not required, to complete the Birth and Baby series first. Dads and partners are encouraged to attend and do not need to register for the class. Learn more about our birth doula program at eCommunity.com/doula.

• Duration: 1 evening Webex session for 2 hours
• You will receive a welcome email from the instructor with a Webex link to a live, virtual class.

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Expectant Dads Class - In Person

This is a one-session class for expectant dads taught by a pediatrician. Topics include care and development from newborn to age 4 months. In addition to general topics, there is a question and answer time with a new dad. Resources will be sent via email.

• Duration: 1 evening for 2 hours, in person
• Location: Community Hospital North

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Family and Friends CPR - In Person

This class teaches lifesaving skills of adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, and how to help adults, children and infants who are choking. You'll receive hands-on training with adult and infant mannequins and a Friends & Family CPR student manual. This class does not certify you in CPR. Each person attending needs to register.

• Duration: 1 class for 2.5 hours, in person
• Location: Community Hospital North

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Siblings Class - In Person

Parents and future siblings arrive with a doll or stuffy in tow to explore different stations to help prepare them for baby's upcoming arrival. Following exploratory stations, children will gather for a short video about becoming a sibling and have a discussion and demonstration from a nurse educator explaining in simple and age-appropriate terms the process of birth. Lastly, kids will be taken on a "parade" (tour) of the maternity suite. Each sibling who will attend the class needs to be registered. Adults attending with the sibling(s) do not need to register.

• Duration: 1 evening for 1 hour, in person
• Location: Community Hospital North

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