Childbirth & Prenatal Classes

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ann Swartz, at AGSwartz@AugustaHealth.com.

  • We recommend beginning classes during your seventh month of pregnancy.
  • Please try to register by your fifth month.
  • Both Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Classes begin promptly at 7 pm and they last until 9 pm.
  • Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety class begins promptly at 6pm and lasts until 8pm.
  • You will receive a confirmation email after registration.
  • Classes are held at the Augusta Health Fishersville campus in the 3W Conference Room. This is located in the main hospital building.
  • Breastfeeding Support Groups are held in the ACC Conference Room. This is located in the Augusta Community Care Building on our main campus.

Classes Offered

Childbirth Preparation Series – $100 per couple

A total of six classes are held monthly. Prenatal Education/Childbirth Class is held on the same day for four consecutive weeks. There is one Breastfeeding Class and one Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class monthly. See dates below. There is evidence-based research that shows that when you increase your knowledge of pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and care of the newborn, you actually increase your chances of having a healthy baby. Childbirth Classes cover the third trimester, signs, symptoms and stages of labor, body conditioning exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques, vaginal and cesarean births and other medical options, helpful hints for the birth coach, what to expect during recovery, postpartum and care of the newborn. There is also a tour of the Birthing Suite.

Individual Childbirth Preparation Classes

Breastfeeding – $20 per couple

This class is held monthly. See dates below. Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby. Mothers and their partners will learn what to expect and how to avoid common difficulties.

Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – $20 per couple

Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class is taught by a Car seat Safety Specialist Brooklyn Sykes. You can bring your car seat to this class and she will answer all your questions. She is familiar with all the brands of car seats on the market right now.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Breastfeeding moms with their babies and pregnant moms sharing their breastfeeding journeys together. Each month will feature a new topic and time to have your questions answered. Hosted by Augusta Health Lactation Consultant Alexis Lehmann, BA, IBCLC. Groups are held at the Augusta Health Fishersville campus in the ACC Conference Room. This is located in the Augusta Community Care Building on our main campus.

To RSVP or for more information, email ALLehmann@augustahealth.com.

Schedule

February Prenatal Class – Feb 6, 13, 20, 27: All classes are 7-9pm in 3 West Conference room
Breastfeeding Class – Feb 16: Class is  7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – Feb 22nd: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
March Prenatal Class – Friday March 29th and Saturday, March 30th. This is a 2 day class, Friday evening from 7-9pm and Saturday during the day from 9am-2:30pm
Associated Breastfeeding Class – March 15: Class is  7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Associated Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – March 5: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
April Prenatal Class – April 9, 16, 23, 30: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – April 12: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – April 18: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
May Prenatal Class – May 7, 14, 21, 28: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – May 10: Class is  7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class:  May 17: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
2nd Prenatal Class Offering – May 24, 25: This is a 2 day class, Friday evening from 7-9pm and Saturday during the day from 9am-3:00pm.
Breastfeeding Support Group – May 1: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
June Prenatal Classes – June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th: All Classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – June 10: Class is 7-9 pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – June 5: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – June 4 (Tuesday): 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
July prenatal classes – No Childbirth Classes in July
Breastfeeding Class – July 12: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – July 15: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – July 3: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
August Prenatal Classes – August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – August 9th: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – August 12th: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – August 7: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
September Prenatal Classes – September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – September 13th: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – September 16th: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – September 18: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
October Prenatal Classes – October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – October 18th: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – October 14th: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – October 16: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
November Prenatal Classes – November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – November 8th: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – November 7th: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – November 20: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room
December Prenatal Classes – December 4th, 11th, 18th, no classes the week of Christmas, December 30th: All classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Class – December 13th: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – December 16th: Class is 6-8pm in the 3 West Conference Room
Breastfeeding Support Group – December 18: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room

Payment

Checks should be mailed to the following address after registering online. Make checks payable to Augusta Health, mail to:

Augusta Health Birthing Suite
Attn: Elizabeth Persaud
PO Box 1000
Fishersville, VA 24439

Childbirth & Prenatal Classes Registration

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Classes
Individual Childbirth Preparation Classes
These classes are included in the Childbirth Preparation Series or they may be taken individually.
Breastfeeding Support Group