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Preparing you for the most important moment of your life
At Ochsner a variety of prenatal classes are available.
These classes cover topics such as:
- the labor and delivery experience
- vaginal delivery versus Cesarean Section delivery
- epidurals
- postpartum carecar seat safety
- newborn care
- sibling classes for siblings
- breastfeeding
Classes are taught by our maternity nurses and our breastfeeding class is led by certified lactation consultants. We also have Lamaze classes that are taught by a certified Lamaze instructor.
Online Resources
Let Ochsner provide you with the information and care you need as you prepare for the joy of bringing a new life into the world. Learn the A’s to Z’s of your pregnancy. Click here to download the A to Z Guide to Pregnancy.
Locations Where Childbirth Classes are Offered
Click on the location name above for additional details about the classes, including dates, times, schedules and registration information.
Ochsner Baptist Women's Pavilion in Uptown New Orleans
PLEASE NOTE: Prenatal Classes 1-4, Breastfeeding and Grandparents classes will be temporarily held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. You will receive instructions for accessing the virtual class via email prior to the scheduled class time. Thank you for your patience.
Register at ochsner.org/baptistclasses
For more information on the Ochsner Baptist Women's Pavilion, click here.
Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 504-391-5529.
For more information on the Family Birthing Center at Ochsner West Bank, click here.
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
2020 Breastfeeding Basics Class Dates
- January 14, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- March 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- May 12, 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m.
- July 18, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- September 8, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- November 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Breastfeeding Basics Class Details
- Learn from our experienced Lactation Department the essential information you need to know!
- Classes include topics such as getting baby latched on, how often to nurse, how to tell if baby is getting enough milk, and how to use a breast pump.
- These classes are free of charge.
- All classes will be held in the hospital classroom of Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, located at 17000 Medical Center Drive (O’Neal Lane at I-12).
- Click here to register online.
- Click here for flyer.
2020 Childbirth Class
All classes are from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- January 11
- February 8
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
Childbirth Class Details
- Join us as we discuss pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum topics such as pain theories, pre-labor signs, labor signs, comfort measures, interventions, pain medications, vaginal and cesarean birth, postpartum/newborn procedures and appearance, and basic breast-feeding.
- Time will be allowed for breaks and lunch.
- Snacks are allowed but will not be provided.
- All classes will be held in the hospital classroom of Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, located at 17000 Medical Center Drive (O’Neal Lane at I-12).
- Click here to register online.
- Click here for flyer.
Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
PLEASE NOTE: Prenatal Classes, Breastfeeding and Grandparents classes will be temporarily held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. To register for the classes offered through Ochsner Baptist, please click here.
You will receive instructions for accessing the virtual class via email prior to the scheduled class time. Thank you for your patience.
For more information on the Family Birthing Center at Ochsner Kenner, click here.
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center
At Ochsner LSU Health a variety of prenatal classes are available. These classes cover topics such as:
- the labor and delivery experience
- vaginal delivery versus Cesarean Section delivery
- epidurals
- post partum care
- newborn care
- car seat safety
- safe sleep
- breastfeeding
- infant and child CPR
2021 Childbirth Class Schedule
- Email bonnie.hughes@ochsnerlsuhs.org to register.
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 318-626-1526.
For more information on the Women's and Children Center at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center, click here.
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital
- To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 985-537-8279.
Now and always, your health is our priority. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we will now be offering our classes online.
For more information on Labor and Delivery services at Ochsner St. Anne, click here.
Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 228-467-8641.
Online Prenatal and Childbirth Classes
Can't fit classes into your busy schedule?
Contact Jeni Ducoing, RNC-OB at the Ochsner Baptist Women's Pavilion at jducoing@ochsner.org about online class options.
