At Ochsner Medical Center a variety of prenatal classes are available. In fact, there are a series of prenatal classes that are free to our expectant patients. They cover such topics as the labor and delivery experience; vaginal delivery versus Cesarean Section delivery; Epidurals; postpartum care; car seat safety; newborn care; sibling classes for siblings; and breastfeeding.
All classes are taught by our maternity nurses and our breastfeeding class is led by certified lactation consultants. We also have Lamaze classes that do have a fee and are taught by a certified Lamaze instructor. Most recently, we launched a brand new prenatal class called the "Happiest Baby on the Block," which instructs expectant parents on how to calm a new baby. This class, though, has a fee that covers the costs of a special parenting kit.
Click here to download the A to Z Guide to Pregnancy
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans Resources
- Click here to download a PDF listing of the 2013 Childbirth Classes for January - June
- Click here to download a PDF listing of the 2013 Childbirth Classes for July - Decemeber
To register for classes, call 504-842-4155.
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Resources
- Click here to download OB Pre-admit PDF registration form for Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
- Click here to download a PDF listing of the 2013 Childbirth Classes
- Click this link to download a PDF about OB/GYN Services - Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 504-391-5529.
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge Resources
For more information on the Family Birthing Center at Ochsner Baton Rouge, click here.
Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner Resources
- Click here to download a PDF listing of the 2013 Childbirth Classes
- Click here to download OB Pre-admit PDF registration form for Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
- Click here to download OB Pre-admit PDF registration form for Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner (Spanish)
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 504-464-8365.
Ochsner Medical Center- North Shore Resources
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 985-646-5632.
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital Resources
- For the upcoming schedule of prenatal classes, call 985-537-8279.
- To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 985-537-8279.
At Elmwood Fitness Center, we also offer Pregnancy Yoga Classes. These classes are aimed at providing fitness as well as stress relief techniques that can be used throughout your pregnancy and labor.
