Prenatal and Pregnancy Classes

WVU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology in Buckhannon (Center for Women’s Health) is offering a variety of classes for expectant mothers. We look forward to helping you prepare for this exciting change in your life!

*These are our 2026 class offerings.

*Open to all expectant mothers, not just CWH patients.

*You must RSVP to classes by calling the CWH at 304-473-2300.

Spinning Babies

Spinning Babies® provides exercises and stretches to do during pregnancy to help prepare you for birth.

This class is taken by expectant moms and a partner after 16 weeks of pregnancy.

Topics include:

Birth anatomy
Comfort in pregnancy
Making space for the baby
Preparing for birth
What is Spinning Babies®?

Taught by Connie Kincaid, SPBCPE (Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator)

Cost: none
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Salvati Hall

The class is offered on the following evenings:

Tuesday, July 7
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, November 3

Breastfeeding Basics

This class goes over the basics of breastfeeding, including the why and how to be successful.

This class is taken by expectant moms and a partner after 16 weeks of pregnancy.

Topics include:

Establishing and keeping a good supply of milk
First days in the hospital
Going home with baby
How breastfeeding works
When to feed your baby

Taught by Connie Kincaid, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor)

Cost: none
Time: 5- 8 pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Salvati Hall

The class is offered on the following evenings:

Tuesday, June 2
Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, December 1

Lamaze

We offer a two-class in-person option, and a one-class virtual option. At Lamaze, we will go over how birth happens and your options for labor and delivery. It includes vaginal and Cesarean birth.

Both options are meant to be taken by expectant mothers and a partner at approximately 30 weeks of pregnancy.

Topics Include:

Car seat safety
Demonstrations for positions, relaxation, and breathing techniques
Newborn procedures
Options for pain prevention and medications
Postpartum care
Tour St. Joseph's Hospital OB department (in-person class only)

Taught by Connie Kincaid, LCCE (Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator), CPST (Certified Passenger Seat Tech).

Lamaze In-person (two classes)

This is a great class for first-time expectant parents.

Cost: none
Time: 5 - 8 pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Salvati Hall

The two classes are offered on the following evenings (*you must attend both nights):

Tuesday, June 16 and 23
Tuesday, July 21 and 28
Wednesday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday September 15 and 22
Tuesday, October 20 and 27
Wednesday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 24
Tuesday, December 15 and 22

Lamaze Virtual (one class)

This class is best for those who have had a baby before or who are not able to attend in-person classes.

Cost: none
Time: 5-8pm
Location: St. Joseph’s Hospital, Salvati Hall

This class is offered on the following evenings:

Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, August 19
Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday, October 13
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, December 8

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