Prenatal education - childbirth classes

Understanding childbirth

Our Understanding Childbirth class will help you and your partner prepare for the physical and emotional experiences that may come with your labor, delivery, and postpartum periods. Classes are taught by an HonorHealth Labor & Delivery RN. While this class may be taken any time during pregnancy, it is suggested to take this series near the beginning of the 3rd trimester.

Understanding breastfeeding

Understanding Breastfeeding is a 2.5-hour class that provides comprehensive information you can trust about breastfeeding. Taught by an HonorHealth RN, IBCLC certified Lactation Consultant, this in-person class will provide you with the information and tools you need to start your breastfeeding journey. Partners are encouraged to attend.

Understanding your newborn

Understanding your newborn e-learning class is a unique online learning experience that provides comprehensive information you can trust as you prepare to become a new parent. Topics Include:

Newborn traits
Newborn behaviors
Crying and comforting
Feeding
Diapering
Bathing, nail care and dressing
Newborn health
Newborn safety

Understanding breastfeeding e-learning class

This class is a go at your own pace, online learning experience that provides comprehensive information you can trust about breastfeeding. In this online class, you will learn all about breastfeeding through instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games.

Topics include:

How breastfeeding works
How to breastfeed
When to feed your baby
Getting enough milk
Breast care
Breastfeeding lifestyle

Infant CPR

This informative class covers CPR and foreign-body airway obstruction for infants (birth-1 year of age). Class content will include the necessary skills of CPR, choking hazards, signs of choking and rescue techniques. The class is taught by a certified American Heart Association CPR instructor but does not include a course completion card.

Child CPR (not Infant)

This informative, hands-on class covers basic life support and foreign-body airway obstruction for children (for the purposes of this course, a child is anyone between 1 year of age and puberty). The class is taught by a certified CPR instructor as outlined by the American Heart Association but does not include a course completion card.

New moms support group (Infants 0 - 12 months)

Our New Moms Support Group meets weekly to provide social interaction, support and practical information for new moms and expecting moms in their 3rd trimester. Facilitated by an HonorHealth Maternal RN, we encourage you to join us with your baby (0 to 12 months) and meet other new and expecting mothers as you learn from their experiences, share your adventures, and gather information to assist you in parenting your child.

Pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety support group

If you're pregnant or have given birth recently and are experiencing depression or anxiety, you're not alone. Symptoms can appear any time during pregnancy and during the first year after childbirth. This free group is facilitated by licensed psychologist Abby Garcia, PhD.

Understanding childbirth e-learning class

Understanding Childbirth e-learning class is a unique online learning experience that provides comprehensive information you can trust as you prepare for your upcoming birth.