Newborn ClassesChildbirth Care Classes

West Suburban Women's Health offers preparation classes for expectant parents to help provide parents with a more realistic, knowledgeable and ultimately more enjoyable experience. We've taught thousands of women to coordinate their minds and bodies during labor and birth and helped spouses and support people understand their important role in ensuring success.

FCEA offers classes in everything from childbirth basics and lactation classes to programs that help families and siblings adjust to the new baby. In addition, our instructors provide labor support services upon request, and are always available to our clients to answer questions by phone, e-mail, or in person.

Often touted as our "most fun" classes, these fun and interactive programs cover the specifics of newborn care, including bathing, temperature-taking, newborn reflexes and behavior, common newborn appearances, diapering, swaddling and soothing, feeding techniques and more.

Childbirth Education Classes

Newborn Baby Classes

Class dates and times are listed below:

Choices in Childbirth Education -100

  • When: Monday
    Oct 19 | Jan 18 | Apr 19
  • Time: 7pm-8pm
  • Cost: $25
  • Suggested Attendance: Early Pregnancy
  • Learn about various childbirth methods and choose the one that is right for you. Topics covered include the Bradley Method, Hypnobirthing, and Lamaze Prepared Childbirth.
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Childbirth Basics -101

  • When: Saturday
    Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 5 | Jan 9 | Feb 6 | Mar 6 | Apr 3 | May 1 | Jun 5
  • Time: 9am-11:30am
  • Cost: $45
  • Suggested Attendance: Late Pregnancy
  • Discuss what to expect during labor, birth, and the hospital stay. Also, learn about epidurals and other medications.
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Beyond the Basics - 102

  • When:
  • Saturday- Oct 17 | Nov 21 | Dec 12 | Jan 23 | Feb 20 | Mar 20 | April 17 |
    Tuesday - May 11 | June 19
  • Time: 10am-12pm (starting in Jan 9am-11am)
  • Cost: $30
  • Suggested Attendance: Late Pregnancy
  • (We Recommend attending Childbirth Basics – 101 prior to this class) Focus on labor comfort measures such as breathing & relaxation techniques. Learn therapeutic coping
    skills and practice with birthing balls.
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Here We Go Again! -103

  • When: Monday
    Feb 22 | April 26 | June 21
  • Time: 7pm-9pm
  • Cost: $35
  • Suggested Attendance: Second Pregnancy or After
  • Come refresh your knowledge about birth, breathing techniques, and labor comfort measures. Discuss sibling adjustments and the changes that occur in a family welcoming their next child.
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Newborn Babies Classes

Baby Care Basics

  • When: Monday
    Oct 12 | Dec 14 | Jan 11 | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Apr 12 | May 10 | Jun 14
  • Time: 7pm-9pm
  • Cost: $30
  • Suggested Attendance: Late Pregnancy
  • Topics Include: Postpartum adjustments, newborn care, ways to reduce the risk of SIDS, and when to call a pediatrician.
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Happiest Baby on the Block

  • When: Monday
    Jan 25 | Mar 15 | May 17
  • Time: 7pm-9pm
  • Cost: $45
  • Suggested Attendance: Late Pregnancy
  • Dr. Harvey Karp is a renowned pediatrician and child development specialist. He created a series of steps to teach parents ways to calm & soothe their babies while decreasing colic and increasing sleep. Come learn the ways of a newborn & how to feel confident in your parenting skills. CD and DVD included in price.
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