This class will help prepare you and your partner/labor support person for the events surrounding labor and birth. It features a comprehensive overview of the birth process, including signs and stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management options, and the birthing experience.

If you are pregnant with more than one baby, additional online education will be provided following in-person class.

Class length: 7.5 hours (You will be given a break for lunch)
Participants: 8
Cost: $80
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The Childbirth Education Express class is a shortened version of our Full-Day Childbirth Education class, designed to accommodate parents with busy schedules or those who want to learn the very basics of childbirth. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of labor, when to go to the hospital and what to expect when you’re at the hospital. Information on breathing and relaxation provided, but not discussed.

This is also a great refresher course for those who have already had a baby!

If you are pregnant with more than one baby, additional online education will be provided following in-person class.

Class length: 3 hours
Participants: 8
Cost: $40
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This class is intended for patients of our midwives, but can be attended by anyone. It will provide information and help prepare you and your partner/support person for the natural process of labor and birth. You will participate in a comprehensive overview of the birth process including signs and stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, nonpharmacologic comfort methods, pain management options, reasons for a cesarean section, and the overall birthing experience.

If you are pregnant with more than one baby, additional online education will be provided following in-person class.

Class length: 7 hours
Participants: 8
Cost $80
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This class will give you more confidence in caring for your newborn (or new grandchild). You’ll learn (or re-learn) about diapering, bathing, choosing toys and how to create a safe environment for your newborn.

If you are pregnant with more than one baby, additional online education will be provided following in-person class.

Class length: 3 hours
Participants: 8
Cost: $40
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This class will help you learn about the basics of feeding your baby the best nutrition. You and your partner/support person will talk with lactation consultants about the what, where, when, why and how of breastfeeding.

Class length: 2.5 hours
Participants: 8
Cost: $40
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This class will teach life-saving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to help a choking infant and child.

Note: This course does not offer a certification card.

Class length: 2 hours
Participants: 8
Cost: $40
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In this class, grandparents will learn all of the latest information and evidence-based research behind the changes in infant care practices so they can be an invaluable support to the new parents! Topics include safe sleep and SIDS prevention, infant nutrition recommendations, basic baby care and how to offer assistance to the new family.

Class length: 2 hours
Participants: 8
Cost: $20

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Please note: You do not have to be a patient of the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center to take this class.

• PC or Mac (internet access required; high-speed recommended)
• Go at your own pace
• Features engaging videos, personal birth stories, 3D animations, games and activities

Cost: $80*

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For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes

Through a variety of videos, animations, interactive activities and read-along audio, you’ll learn all about pregnancy, labor & delivery, breastfeeding, and the postpartum period when you’re expecting multiples. In this extensive 5-hour course, you’ll learn about the anatomy of multiples, common discomforts and complications, vaginal and cesarean birth, comfort techniques, what to expect if babies need to stay in the NICU, physical and emotional changes after birth, how to keep your babies safe, and so much more!

Cost $50

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Access to course: 9 months

For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes.

This interactive three-hour online class covers pregnancy, birth and babies from a father’s perspective! Topics include: feelings about having a baby, how to be involved during the pregnancy and supportive during labor, how to help with breastfeeding, the postpartum dad role and self-care, and parenting truths. 

Cost: $40*
Allows access for 9 months. Take this class at your own pace and on your own time. 

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For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes.

In this online course, you’ll learn about newborn traits and behaviors, crying patterns and comfort techniques, hunger cues and breastfeeding basics, diapering and bathing, and newborn health and safety.

Also available in Spanish.

Cost: $40*

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For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes

In this online course, you’ll learn how breastfeeding works, how to breastfeed, newborn hunger cues and feeding patterns and how to embrace your new breastfeeding lifestyle. 

Also available in Spanish.

Cost: $40*

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For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes

Growing your family? Help your child become a super sibling! This online sibling preparation class teaches you how to support your child (or children) as they grow into their role of big brother or sister. You will learn how to answer tough questions, ways to help your child feel involved, how to reduce jealousy and more. Plus, to encourage your sibling-to-be, there are fun lessons to do together, complete with kid-friendly video clips, coloring pages and activities. The class takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete and is recommended for ages 3-7.

Cost: $40

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Access to course: 9 months

For more information, contact Kori.Fenner@osumc.edu

*Medicaid does not cover the fee for online education classes.