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 – July 2nd, 9th, 16th, a two-week break, then July 30th. All Classes are 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room Breastfeeding Class – July 12: Class is 7-9pm in the 3 West Conference Room Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – TBD: 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 – TBD: 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 – TBD Breastfeeding Class – TBD Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – TBD Breastfeeding Support Group – September 18: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room |
| October Prenatal Classes – TBD Breastfeeding Class – TBD Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – TBD Breastfeeding Support Group – October 16: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room |
| November Prenatal Classes – TBD Breastfeeding Class – TBD Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – TBD Breastfeeding Support Group – November 20: 10-11:30am in the ACC Conference Room |
| December Prenatal Classes – TBD Breastfeeding Class – TBD Baby Basics/Car Seat Safety Class – TBD 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