As an expectant parent, you may be filled with numerous questions leading up to the birth of your child and how to care for your little one upon arrival.
Berger’s Maternity Center offers classes for the entire family from delivery and beyond. Whether you are an expectant parent, a soon-to-be older sibling, a grandparent or already the parent of a new baby, there is something for everyone! Class descriptions are below.
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Labor with Epidural Option (4 Weeks)In the Labor with Epidural Course, you and your support person will learn the choices you have when it comes to handling your labor and birth. You will learn about types of pain relief such as epidural anesthesia. This course will include a practice session of what skills you can practice to help before an epidural can be offered. A tour of the Maternity Center and the opportunity to ask the staff questions are included in these classes.
The four-week sessions are held Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00.
Feb. 7th & 28th, Apr. 3rd & 24th, June 5th & 26th, Aug. 7th & 28th and Nov. 6th & 27th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. Recommend class be attended 2 months prior to due date.
The Labor with Epidural Course (Weekend Retreat) offers the same class content as the four-week session. You and your support person will learn the choices you have to handle your labor and birth. You will also learn about types of pain relief such as epidural anesthesia. This class will include a practice session of what skills you can practice before an epidural can be offered. A tour of the Maternity Center and the opportunity to ask the staff questions are included.
Classes are held Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00.
Jan. 21st, Mar. 24, May 5th, July 28th and Oct. 6th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. Recommend class be attended 2 months prior to due date.
The Pediatric and Life Saving Skills Course is open to new parents, grandparents and caregivers of infants and children (ages newborn to 8 years). Class participants will learn safety issues and infant/child life saving skills (the basics of CPR) as part of the Family and Friends program. This Pediatric Safety and Life Saving skills class is associated with the American Heart Association.
Classes are held Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00/person.
Feb. 11th, Apr. 11th, July 19th and Nov. 15th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. May be attended anytime before/after pregnancy.
Berger Hospital is the first hospital in central Ohio to offer this class. Soothe a crying baby in minutes or less... Magic? A miracle? No, it's a reflex! This nationally renowned class focuses on the calming techniques useful for newborns up to 3 months of age. You will learn a step-by-step approach to help babies sleep longer and soothe even the fussiest infants. Topics covered include: the missing fourth trimester, the calming reflex, the 5 S's and the cuddle cure. Participants will receive a gift including a DVD of the program and soothing sounds CD ($40 value).
Classes are held Tuesdays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00.
Jan. 10th, May 8th, July 31st and Oct. 9th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. May be attended anytime or within 3 months after delivery.
The Infant Care Class covers many aspects of bringing a newborn into your life. Learn how to care for your baby's basic needs, including bathing, feeding and parenting your newborn.
Classes are held Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per family.
Feb. 25th, May 19th, Aug. 18th and Nov. 10th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. May be attended before or after delivery.
Berger Hospital is the first hospital in Central Ohio to offer this class.
"Tiny Talk" is an introductory class to baby sign language. Babies are able to "talk" before they can form their words. Babies use their hands every day and your baby has something to tell you long before they learn to say the words. In this "Tiny Talk" class, you will learn basic sign language skills to use with your baby. Parents can start signing to baby around 6 to 7 months of age, and their baby will start signing back around 8 to 9 months of age or beyond. It is never too late to start signing with your child! You will see, hear and practice the beginning instructions about infant sign language. The "Tiny Talk" class is intended for parents, grandparents or caregivers who want to learn the basics of infant sign language. Because you need to learn the skills first, we suggest you attend "Tiny Talk" without your baby. Additional classes may be offered to include both parent and baby.
Classes are held Thursdays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost: $15.00 (includes your take home copy of Sign With Your Baby by author Dr. Joseph Garcia.)
Jan. 19th, April 19th, July 19th and Nov. 15th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class. May be attended before or after delivery.
You made it through pregnancy, labor and delivery and now you have a beautiful, healthy baby. Unfortunately, your body isn't what you would like it to be. You may have heard how postpartum exercise can greatly increase postpartum weight loss, but how can you find the time to exercise? Come and learn how to exercise safely while bonding with your baby. This class is interactive, so come dressed and ready to practice the exercises. The target age for baby is 3 to 6 months. Also, moms need to be released by their OB to resume physical activity (usually at 6-week check up).
Classes are held Thursdays 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All classes are free.
Feb. 16th, May 17th, Aug. 23rd and Nov. 8th
Registration deadline is two weeks prior to start of the class.