Expecting a baby? At Renown Health, we offer a wide variety of complimentary educational classes for expecting and new families.
Our team includes certified childbirth educators, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), doulas, and Spinning Babies® Parent Educators.
Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Our goal is to empower families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
We believe there is no one “right” way to give birth. Every pregnancy, labor, and birth experience is unique, and our classes are designed to educate and prepare you for a variety of possibilities so you can approach your birth with confidence.
For questions regarding classes, registration or where to begin, please contact Stevie, Coordinator of Maternal Child Education: MCE.Poehland@renown.org
Current Classes
Most classes are offered both in person and virtually, and many are also available in Spanish.
Labor & Delivery + Postpartum Tour
Preparing for Birth: One-Day Class
Preparing for Birth: 4-Week Series
Birth Prep Express
Postpartum Recovery & Support
Newborn Care
Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond
Infant Development: The First 12 Months
Birth Plan Workshop
Birth Support & Relaxation Strategies
Spinning Babies® Parent Class (requires a $50 refundable deposit)
Safe Start: Infant & Child Safety
Infant & Child CPR & Choking
Grandparents: Getting Started (fee: $15)
Safe Sitter® Essentials with CPR (for students in grades 6–8; fee: $18)
Get Ready for Baby!
Weekly and monthly classes and events to help you prepare for your new little bundle of joy.
Our classes may be taken at any point during your pregnancy. However, for most families, the greatest benefit comes from attending during the late second trimester or third trimester, when the information is more likely to be fresh as you prepare for birth. Several classes—including Infant Development, Safe Start, and Infant & Child CPR & Choking—are also valuable after your baby arrives.
As you prepare for your baby, you may feel overwhelmed, but we’re here to support you every step of the way!
We encourage partners and support people to attend classes alongside the expectant parent whenever possible. Preparing together helps everyone feel more confident and ready for the journey ahead.
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