Childbirth Education
The safety of patients, visitors and our healthcare team members is critical to our delivery of quality medical care. Crestwood Medical Center has temporarily suspended all in-person childbirth education classes and maternity tours amid the COVID-19 health crisis. However, we are offering the following classes online:
Prepared Childbirth Class
Breastfeeding Class
Newborn Care Class
Class descriptions and how to register can be found below.
Prenatal classes at Crestwood Medical Center are free. We recommend you attend classes between 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. The three classes listed below will be held online via Google Meet.
- Prepared Childbirth Class - This four-week online course provides expectant parents with knowledge of what to expect during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. You will learn about the stages of labor and birth, relaxation techniques, what you can expect once you arrive at the hospital, newborn procedures & screenings, how to take care of yourself after the birth of your baby, and more! Click here to register.
- Breastfeeding Class - The goal of this online course is to provide mom and support person with the information needed to make an informed decision regarding feeding their baby and the necessary skills to ensure success with breastfeeding. We will explore topics like how to get started, first feedings, positionings, dealing with common breastfeeding difficulties, and nutrition while breastfeeding. Learn what to expect the first few days with your new baby BEFORE you deliver. Click here to register.
- Newborn Care - This class is designed for first time parents and their family. During the class, mom and support person will learn how to prepare for their baby and baby care basics. We will educate you on newborn appearances and characteristics, getting to know your newborn, baby communication, baby growth and development, and keeping baby safe. This class will be informative for the whole family.. grandparents and babysitters included! Click here to register.
Additional classes offered at Crestwood Medical Center (not part of our free prenatal class offerings):
- Gestational Diabetes Education - This program is an outpatient-based, multidisciplinary education program that can improve pregnancy outcomes for mothers with diabetes. Through one-on-one consultation with registered nurses and dietitians, expected moms learn about diabetes management, meal planning, glucose meter use and insulin administration. A physician referral is required. This class is covered by most insurance.
For more information, please call: (256) 429-5251