Prepping for Baby Classes
Childbirth Classes in Norman and Online
Prepping for Baby Classes Available for soon-to-be Parents
Norman Regional Health System offers several different class options to help you prepare for the arrival of your newest family member!
Whether you need to watch classes from home or can join us in person, we have several different options to meet your specific needs and schedule preferences.
Childbirth Classes: In-person or Online Options
Childbirth Class - In-Person
The Childbirth In-person Class is offered both as a series and an intensive weekend class. The series is taught over four nights and includes topics of premature labor, stages of labor, coping tools, breathing and relaxation, a birth film and medications. Early registration for this course is advised. It is advised to begin the class series around the 28th week of pregnancy.
The weekend class is on a Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
Norman Regional Education Center, located at 901 N. Porter Ave. Norman, OK.
$65 - Participant and spouse/partner
You can contact
405-307-1730 with any questions.
Childbirth Class - Online
Norman Regional’s online childbirth class is the perfect alternative
for busy parents needing a flexible class schedule or moms on bed rest.
Given birth before? The online class is a great refresher course! This
online class contains the same important information as the in-person class.
The user-friendly program guides expectant parents through quality, evidence-based
information at their own pace. All that’s needed is internet access.
Once registered, parents will receive an access code and additional information.
Families will learn about the stages of labor, comfort techniques, common
medical procedures, including epidurals and cesareans and newborn and
postpartum care. Engaging videos, personal birth stories, 3D animations,
games and activities make learning through this program fun!
See a Demo of the online course
here.
$65 - Participant and spouse/partner
You can contact
405-307-1730 with any questions.
Breastfeeding Classes: In-person or Online Options
Breastfeeding Class - In-Person
The American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization have identified
the importance of breastfeeding for at least the first six months for
the benefit of both mom and baby. This hands on class will focus on proper
latch, positioning, breastfeeding lifestyle, milk supply, getting off
to a great start, and more! Light refreshments will be provided. For our
evening class participants, please feel free to bring your dinner.
Price listed includes participant and spouse/partner.
Classes held at the Porter Village Education Center, located at 901 N.
Porter Ave. Norman, OK.
$65 - Participant and spouse/partner
You can contact
405-307-1730 with any questions.
Read about the Lactation Consultant instructing the class and Sign-Up
here.
Breastfeeding Class - Online
Norman Regional’s online breastfeeding class is the perfect alternative for busy parents needing a flexible schedule. Class topics will include proper latch, positioning, breastfeeding lifestyle and milk supply. This online course also offers several language options.
$65 - Participant and spouse/partner
You can contact 405-307-1730 with any questions.
Simply enroll in this online course and instructions will be included in your confirmation email.
Well Baby Class: In-person Only
This one-day class covers newborn care, newborn capabilities, parenting skills, soothing techniques, feeding issues, infant safety, baby products, infant bathing and Family & Friends CPR. A Norman Regional pediatrician will speak and answer participant questions. This class should be taken before delivery or adoption of a newborn (preferably in the third trimester).
Pillows are not required but you may bring them if you desire. Also, snacks are not offered so feel free to bring something to eat/drink. We cover a lot of materials in this class, so you may want to bring note taking materials.
Classes held at the Porter Village Education Center, located at 901 N.
Porter Ave. in Norman, OK.
$65 - Participant and spouse/partner
You can contact
405-307-1730 with any questions.
