Childbirth Preparation Class Series
WVU Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology in Morgantown is offering a variety of classes for expectant mothers and families. We look forward to helping you prepare for this exciting change in your life!
The Childbirth Preparation Class Series prepares parents for childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting. The classes are designed to make patients aware of their healthcare options and to encourage involvement in their own healthcare.
Classes include:
- Childbirth
- Childbirth Traditional Class
- Childbirth Quick Class
- Short and Sweet Childbirth Class
- Breastfeeding
These classes will cover some of the following topics:
- The process of birth
- Medical options
- Coping skills for labor
- Cesarean birth
- Complications in pregnancy and labor
- Communicating with healthcare providers
- Newborn characteristics and care
- Parenting skills
Please notify us if there is a change in your due date or if you need help scheduling a class. Every effort will be made to place you in the class session of your choice.
Registration
You should register for classes during your second trimester of pregnancy. Class space is limited. To reserve a class space, you can register online, by mail, or by phone.
- Click to register online.
- For more information call: 304-293-5631, option 3
Payment
Check or money order only.
Payment by check:
- Please make checks payable to: UHA
- Please bring payment with you to the first class.
WVU Medicine lactation consultants assist expecting mothers and their families in understanding the process of breastfeeding.
Topics include:
- Breastfeeding positions
- Getting the best start
- How breastfeeding works
- Proper latch-on technique
- Returning to work
- Signs that breastfeeding is going well
- When to feed your baby
Cost: $15
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Location: Classes are virtual unless listed to be in person.
The class is offered on the following evenings:
2025
- February 10 virtual
- March 10 virtual/in-person
- April 16 virtual
- May 13 virtual/in-person
- June 17 virtual
- July 8 virtual/in-person
- August 13 virtual
- September 9 virtual/in-person
- October 13 virtual
- November 10 virtual/in-person
- December 9 virtual
We hope to empower each parent with the tools and knowledge needed for the delivery of their precious baby.
Our class is tailored for first-time parents. We educate mom and partner about expectations for the delivery process.
Topics include:
- Stages of labor
- Natural childbirth
- Pain management assisted childbirth
- Epidural
- Cesarean section
- Incorporation of Bradley and Lamaze relaxation methods during childbirth
- Kangaroo care
- Postpartum recovery
Childbirth Traditional Class
Cost: $60
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: The group only meets virtual via zoom
This three-class series is offered on the following dates:
2025
- January 8, 15, 22 at 6pm
- February 4, 11, 18
- March 4, 11, 18 at 6pm
- April 8, 15, 22
- May 6, 13, 20 at 6pm
- June 3, 10, 17
- July 8, 15, 22
- August 5, 12, 19
- September 2, 9, 16 at 6pm
- October 7, 14, 21
- November 5, 12, 21 at 6pm
- December 2, 9, 16
Childbirth One Day Class
Cost: $60
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Classes will meet in person.
These Saturday classes will take place on the following dates:
2025
- March 15
- June 14
- September 13
Short and Sweet Childbirth Class
This class provides the same information offered in Traditional and Quick classes but without the guest speakers. This class was created with the hope of being able to provide the needed information to our patients in an efficient manner for those who may have limited time, limited access to transportation, and/or just want the information without the extra participation events of traditional classes.
Cost: $45
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: The group only meets virtual via zoom
The class is offered on the following dates:
2025
- January 28
- February 25 @ 6pm
- March 25
- April 29 @ 6pm
- May 27
- June 24 @ 6pm
- July 29
- August 26 @ 6pm
- September 30 @ 6pm
- October 28
- November 25
- December 17
This virtual support group provides the opportunity for moms to connect and find community with others navigating the postpartum period. This group provides a safe space for sharing experiences, addressing emotional and physical challenges, and celebrating successes. The group meets weekly for six weeks on Thursdays at 5 pm, and all postpartum moms are invited to join!.
Cost: Free
Time: Thursday from 5 – 6 pm (no class on October 17, 2024)
Location: Classes will meet via Zoom.
2025
- January 16
- January 23
- January 30
- February 6
- February 13
- February 20
- February 27th – starting at 6 pm
- March 6
- March13
- March 20
- March 27
- April 3
- April 10
- April 17
- April 24 – starting at 6 pm
- May 1
- May 8
- May 15
- May 22
- May 29
- June 5
- June 12
- June 19
- June 26
- July 3
- July 10
- July 17
- July 24
- July 31
- August 7
- August 14
- August 21
- August 28
- September 4
- September 11
- September 18
- September 25
- October 2
- October 9
- October 16
- October 23rd
- October 30
- November 6
- November 13
- November 20
- December 4
- December 11
- December 18