​Congratulations! You and your family are about to embark on an experience of a lifetime...the birth of a baby. From the moment you learned of this special event, you’ve been planning every step of the way. To help make your labor and delivery everything you and your family have hoped for, The Christ Hospital has designed educational programs and birthing options to meet your every need.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Click Here to reserve a space in any of the childbirth education classes offered at The Christ Hospital.

​This class covers the basics of baby care. Topics such as diapering, bathing and taking baby’s temperature will be included along with safety issues, normal newborn behavior, when to call your health care provider and how to survive those first weeks of parenting. This class is offered individually or along with the breastfeeding class so parents can take two classes in one trip.                                                           

Learn baby positioning, “latch-on techniques,” bonding, involving Dad,
guidance for working mothers, trouble-shooting and pump information.
Both parents are encouraged to attend. This class is offered individually and along with Baby Care Basics so parents can take two classes in one trip.  

Take this opportunity to tour the Birthing Center, including labor and
delivery, postpartum rooms. You and your partner may
also participate in a question-and-answer session. This class is free to participants.

Hypnobirthing Class  returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful, empowering experience nature intended.  Hypnobirthing is a philosophy of birth, emphasizing mind & body harmony. combining guided imagery, self-hypnosis, & relaxed breathing. This 6-hour class is the perfect accompaniment to any childbirth course or the perfect stand-alone option for those with limited time. Please visit www.hypnobirthingcincinnati.com. The fee for this class is $200/single or couple. Class is held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..

LAMAZE Five-Week Series - This series covers pregnancy, labor, delivery, medications, breathing, relaxation and cesarean birth. You will also receive a tour of the Birthing Center. Classes meet on weeknights and you are encouraged to register between your third and fifth month of pregnancy. Participants should bring two pillows and a blanket.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH One-Day Course - This one day course will cover labor, delivery, cesarean birth and medications. You will also receive a tour of the Birthing Center. 

Review the childbirth process and ways to keep you as comfortable as possible while controlling your environment in labor. A variety of relaxation tools will be presented during this time.

Learn infant and child CPR and choking rescue procedures.                                                         

This class meets once to prepare big brothers and sisters for the arrival of the new baby. The children will tour the unit, including labor and delivery, postpartum rooms and the nursery. It teaches siblings-to-be how a new baby looks and acts and how to adjust to their new brother or sister. Make sure the sibling-to-be brings a doll or stuffed animal to practice holding and diapering. This class is recommended for ages three to 12 years.                  

Online registration is now available for childbirth education! (Please note by clicking this link, you’re leaving The Christ Hospital Health Network Website and will be registering through Eventbrite.com.