Childbirth Education Classes

When you become pregnant, you enter a whole new world of exciting unknowns. Babies are so tiny, yet they generate such big questions—about your changing body, about what to expect during labor and delivery, and about caring for a new life.

Atrium Medical Center offers a complete series of childbirth education courses for expectant parents and their families. These informative classes guide you through each phase of the birth process—pregnancy, labor, delivery, and parenting your newborn.

All classes are held at Atrium Medical Center. They are taught by a registered nurse certified in childbirth education with years of experience assisting expectant parents and families in having a more satisfying birth experience.

The Essentials of Childbirth

This four-week series prepares you and your partner for your delivery by teaching the essentials of childbirth. You will learn what to expect during the labor and delivery process, practice helpful comfort measures, and learn breathing techniques. You will also find out about the use of medication during labor and delivery, anesthesia, Cesarean birth, and early postpartum care.  A tour of our Family Birth Center is included. For this popular class, we recommend that you register no later than 24 weeks into your pregnancy.

Class Fee: $65
Money-saving bundle pricing is available.

Baby Bootie Camp

This class is held in one six-hour Saturday session or two three-hour weeknight sessions and  prepares new parents for the basics of infant care including bathing, sleep patterns, baby safety, how to care for a fussy baby, illness issues, breast and bottle feeding, and much more.  You will also learn infant CPR, as well as care for a choking infant, by practicing several of these skills in class.

Class Fee: $50
Money-saving bundle pricing is available.

New Brother/New Sister

For children ages three to 12 who will soon become big brothers or sisters, this class invites them to help prepare for the new arrival.  Children learn what newborns do, practice the proper way to hold a baby, change a diaper on a doll, and decorate a onesie or t-shirt for the new brother or sister. A tour of our Family Birth Center is included.

Class Fee: $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child.

Childbirth Series for Teens and Single Parents

All expectant parents need to learn how to give their baby a healthy start. This four-week series for teens and single parents prepares you and your partner or support person for what to expect during the labor and delivery process. You’ll practice helpful comfort measures and learn breathing techniques. You’ll also find out about the use of medication during labor and delivery, anesthesia, Cesarean birth and early postpartum care. A tour of our Family Birth Center is included. Registration is recommended no later than 24 weeks into your pregnancy.

Class Fee: $50
Money-saving bundle pricing is available.

One-Day Condensed Childbirth Series

This single session, six-hour class is a fast-paced overview for you and your partner of what to expect during labor and birth. You’ll learn breathing techniques and practice helpful comfort measures. Discussions will include medication, anesthesia, Cesarean birth and early postpartum care. A tour of our Family Birth Center is included. Lunch coupons will be provided. This class is a great option for couples whose schedules won’t allow them to attend a four-week childbirth series.

Class Fee: $65, including lunch coupons

Welcome to Grandparenthood

Has it been a while since you’ve cared for an infant? This class will help soon-to-be grandparents brush up on basic infant care, such as bathing, diapering, feeding and cord care. You’ll also learn infant safety, including CPR and care for a choking infant, plus current trends in childbirth. A tour of our Family Birth Center is included.

Class Fee: $25

Personalized Childbirth Class

If your preference is an individualized childbirth class, we can arrange a customized program to fit your needs and schedule. For more information, please call Education Services at (513) 420-5166, extension 2.

Class Fee: $40 per hour (six hour minimum)

View our calendar to register online for classes. Or call CareFinders toll free at (866) 608-FIND (3463).

Meet our Childbirth Education Instructor

Natalie D. Williams, RN, BSN, CCE, ELCS, CHBE

Natalie Williams teaches all of the childbirth education classes at Atrium Medical Center. She started her career at Atrium in 1995, providing labor, delivery and postpartum care to mothers and newborns in our Family Birth Center. Natalie began teaching childbirth education classes in 1999, and since then she has continually enhanced her education and gained a wealth of experience with moms, babies and families.

Natalie’s education and certifications include:

• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing, Miami University, 1992
• Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE), Academy of Certified Birth Educators, 2001
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Miami University, 2006
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, 2006
• Certified Happiest Baby Educator (CHBE), 2006
• Certified Early Lactation Care Specialist (ELCS), 2007