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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 care
- car 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
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 other class options.
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
- Kenner 2020 Childbirth Class Schedule
- Call 504-464-8365 to sign up
- OB Pre-admit PDF registration form for Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
- OB Pre-admit PDF registration form for Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner (Spanish)
To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 504-464-8365.
For more information on the Family Birthing Center at Ochsner Kenner, click here.
Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital
- To schedule a Labor and Delivery unit tour, call 985-537-8279.
Childbirth & Parenting Class Schedule
Classes include: Childbirth/Lamaze, Grandparenting 101, CPR/Infant Safety, Sibling, Bayou Moms Support Group and Breastfeeding
Click here to download the 2019 schedule
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.
