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Supporting you and your family with pregnancy, childbirth preparation and early newborn care education, resources and support.
OHSU offers a variety of different classes to help expecting mothers and their partners learn more about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Use this page to gather more information on class descriptions, schedules and prices. Classes are listed below. To view our brochure, please click here.
Registration
Register early in your pregnancy and plan on attending the class(es) during the last two months of your pregnancy. To register for classes, please complete our online registration form. If registration for your class(es) of choice is unavailable, please call Childbirth Education Registration at 503 418-4508 for additional opportunities.
Class Fee
Class fee includes registration for the expectant mother and her support person unless otherwise indicated. Many health insurance companies will reimburse some or all of the cost of childbirth education classes. Upon completion of classes, request a certificate of completion from your childbirth educator and send it to your insurance company, along with receipt, for reimbursement. Please check with your health insurance provider for more details.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
For classes not cancelled by OHSU, refunds or transfers of class(es) must be requested at least seven business days prior to the first day of class. Refunds or transfers will not be granted when requests are made after this time.
Current Class Offerings
The Birthing From Within model of childbirth preparation includes exploring doing the next best thing in any given moment, practicing how to stay mindful of the moment, and discussing ways to stay solution focused. Birthing from Within philosophy holds that childbirth is a profound rite of passage, not a medical event, even when medical care is part of the birth. A Birthing from Within mentor helps expectant parents discover their own truths about birth in a safe, nurturing environment. The individual needs of expecting parents determines class content and flow. This unique class embraces the holistic nature of birth while exploring the childbearing process through art exploration, ritual, and practical exercises for pain-coping. Learn more about Nicole Sanson-Frey, OHSU's Birthing from Within mentor, at Moving Through Center.
Class Fee: $175 per couple (class fee includes Breastfeeding Basics)
Class Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
Breastfeeding Basics offers information to help make your breastfeeding experience a successful one. Learn what to expect during the first few weeks of establishing a happy and healthy breastfeeding relationship with your baby, and much more. Taught by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and Certified Lactation Educators, common questions and/or concerns will be addressed. For more information regarding Breastfeeding and Lactation Services at OHSU, please visit OHSU Lactation Services.
Class Fee: $20 per couple
(Class fee is included with Birthing from Within and Childbirth A-Z)
Class Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
- Thursday, July 9, 2009
- Tuesday, August 11, 2009
- Thursday, September 17, 2009
- Tuesday, October 13, 2009
- Thursday, November 5, 2009
- Thursday, December 21, 2009
- Tuesday, January 5, 2010
This course is designed for first time parents. This series explores everything you need to know about having a baby. The class will prepare you and your birth partner for the physical and emotional demands of late pregnancy. Labor and delivery, postpartum care of mom and baby and a hospital tour are included. You can take the class as a five week series or over one weekend. For additional education for mom, baby and family at home, please check out Growing Baby Green, Infant Safety and CPR and Newborn Care.
Class Fee: $85 per couple
Class Time:Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 6 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online;
if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
- Tuesdays, July 7 - August 4, 2009 - FULL -
(Breastfeeding Basics August 11th)
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Thursdays, August 13 - September 10, 2009
(Breastfeeding Basics September 17th)
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Tuesdays, September 8 - October 6, 2009
(Breastfeeding Basics October 13th)
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Thursdays, October 1 - October 29, 2009
(Breastfeeding Basics November 5th)
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Thursdays, November 12 - December 17, 2009
(Breastfeeding Basics December 21st)
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Tuesdays, December 1 - December 29, 2009
(Breastfeeding Basics January 5th)
- January 7 – February 4, 2010
- January 19 – February 16, 2010
Class Fee: $95 per couple
Class Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
Childbirth A-Z Refresher is for experienced parents who have attended previous Childbirth Education class(es). Childbirth A-Z Refresher reviews breathing and relaxation techniques as well as provides up to date information on current birthing trends.
Class Fee: $50 per couple
Class Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
To register for Childbirth A-Z Refresher, please call Childbirth Education Registration at 503 418-4508.
Childbirth Comprehensive Package
Includes Childbirth A-Z Weekly Series, Breastfeeding Basics and Newborn Care
This package combines our three most popular courses for first-time parents. Make it simple and sign up for all three at once.
Class Fee: $135 per couple
Class Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Family Birth Center Orientation and Tour will familiarize you and your partner with OHSU’s state of the art Family Birth Center. Meet our caring and qualified health care professionals and learn more about the care you and your baby will receive when you choose to deliver at OHSU. Families and siblings are welcome! Family Birth Center Orientation and Tour does include a walk-through tour of Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby Unit. Click here for more information on OHSU's Family Birth Center.
Family Birthing Center Orientation
Class Fee: FREE
Class Time:6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Location: OHSU Hospital, 12th floor, Labor and Delivery Waiting Room
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
Family Birth Center Tour… en Español!
Class Fee: FREE
Class Time: Every 2nd Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Class Location: OHSU Hospital, 12th floor, Labor and Delivery waiting room.
Growing Baby Green is both safe and simple. Discover easy tips and tricks to promote and protect your families' health, home and environment. Learn safe techniques to manage pests, simple solutions to clean your home, shopping tips to ensure nutritious eating habits and how to be wise with plastics. Come join us to learn how to create safe and non-toxic home for your family. Take-aways include your own green cleaner, natural baby wipes and homemade baby food recipe cards.
Class Fee: $35 per couple
Class Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
See also "Growing Up Green - Kit Series" starting fall 2009 through PCC.
Be prepared! Come learn the most current information about infant safety. Practice the most current techniques in infant CPR and infant choking using the latest American Heart Association guidelines. This course will also review car seat safety, childproofing the home, poison prevention, general safety issues, SIDS awareness and the Back to Sleep Program. For additional education on providing an eco-healthy home for you and your new family, please check out Growing Baby Green.
Class Fee: $80 per couple
Class Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Class Location: OHSU Hospital, 14th floor, UHS 14B20 East
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
- Saturday, July 18, 2009 - FULL -
- Saturday, August 15, 2009
- Saturday, September 12, 2009
- Saturday, October 10, 2009
- Saturday, November 8, 2009
- Saturday, January 30, 20010
- Sunday, January 31, 2010
Newborn Care provides information on the unique needs of newborns. An experienced instructor will talk about newborn care in the hospital, feeding, diapering, bathing and other basic baby care topics. For additional education on providing an eco-healthy home for you and your new family, please check out Growing Baby Green.
Class Fee: $35 per couple
Class Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Class Location: Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
- Tuesday,
August 25, 2009
- Thursday,
September 24, 2009
- Monday,
October 19, 2009
- Tuesday,
November 17, 2009
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
- January 12, 2009
Relaxation Skills for Labor and Life is a unique workshop focusing on relaxation exercises, guided imagery, self-hypnosis, breathing techniques and positions for labor. Take this class to learn skills to cope with labor and other life stresses. This course is to be taken in addition to a childbirth education series. Learn more about Nancy B. Wheeler, Licensed Hypnotherapist, at A Balanced Life.
Class Fee: $40 per couple
Class Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location:Center for Women's Health, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th floor
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
Waterbirth Class is designed to help you and your partner learn about Waterbirth at OHSU through the Nurse Midwifery Practice. Our Nurse Midwife will discuss uses for water immersion during labor and birth, the guidelines for use of the watertub as well as safety issues. An opportunity for questions and answers will also be provided. Meet OHSU's Nurse Midwifery Practice at Center for Women's Health.
Class Fee: FREE; Class Fee included with the Watertub Rental Fee.
Class Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Class Location: OHSU Richmond Clinic (3930 SE Division St.)
Select a date to register online; if not available please call for waitlist opportunities.
- Tuesday, June 2, 2009
- Tuesday, July 7, 2009
- Tuesday, August 4, 2009
- Tuesday, September 1, 2009
- Tuesday, October 6, 2009
- Tuesday, November 3, 2009
- Tuesday, December 1, 2009
- January 5, 2010
| Phone |
503 418-4508 |
| Fax |
503 494-6150 |
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| Address |
OHSU Childbirth Education
Mail Code L466
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239 |
| Class Locations |
Classes located at OHSU Center for Women's Health
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th Floor Wilcox Conference Room (Room 7006)
Classes located at OHSU Main Hospital
OHSU Main Hospital, 14th Floor (Room 14B20)
Classes located at OHSU Richmond Clinic
3930 SE Division Street
OHSU Richmond Clinic, 2nd Floor
Click here for an OHSU Campus map
Click here for driving directions to OHSU
Parking
Free parking is available for all classes in Peter O. Kohler Parking Garage. |
| Parking |
Free parking is available for all classes in the garage under the Peter O. Kohler Pavilion. |
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