Childbirth Education Calendar

If you are interested in exploring natural childbirth, an orientation class is needed. To schedule an orientation call (937) 208-4597(937) 208-4597 for Family Beginnings at Miami Valley Hospital or (513) 974-4291(513) 974-4291 for Natural Beginnings at Atrium Medical Center.

In-Person Classes

Sunday, December 22, 2024

MVH Understanding Your Newborn

Are you anxious about caring for your newborn? This class is for you!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

$40 or Medicaid card- Paramount, CareSource, and Molina included

Monday, December 23, 2024

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free

Friday, December 27, 2024

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Free

Monday, December 30, 2024

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Free

Monday, January 6, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Monday, January 6, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation Series

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Monday, January 6, 2025

MVH Understanding Your Newborn Series

Are you anxious about caring for your newborn? This class is for you!

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

$40 or Medicaid card- Paramount, CareSource, and Molina included

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Saturday, January 11, 2025

MVH Understanding Your Newborn

Are you anxious about caring for your newborn? This class is for you!

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

$40 or Medicaid card- Paramount, CareSource, and Molina included

Monday, January 13, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Saturday, January 18, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Free

Monday, January 20, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Free

Friday, January 24, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Free

Monday, January 27, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Thursday, January 30, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Saturday, February 8, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Online Childbirth Education

When to attend: Between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy

Understanding Birth - $60

Know what to expect during labor for a vaginal or cesarean birth. This convent online learning option allows you to access essential information about labor and delivery. This eClass focuses on in-depth preparation for the birth experience.

Topics include: pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean births, newborns and postpartum. 

Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques - $40 

This eClass is designed to build on the information and skills learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. This online natural birth class is intended for those planning a birth with few to no medical interventions.

Topics include: Introduction to Natural Childbirth Techniques, Pain in Childbirth, Planning for Birth, relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Coping techniques, Personal stories of natural childbirth

Understanding Multiples - $40

This class will highlight the unique information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting and managing daily routines for families expecting more than one baby. This is a wonderful overview. Feel free to involve other family members in the course. Consider taking the Understanding Birth e-learning course if you would still like more education about the birth process. 

Understanding Breastfeeding - $10

Learn the art and science of providing the perfect nutrition for your baby before baby's arrival. Emphasis is on strategies to promote successful breastfeeding.  

Topics include: how to avoid common breastfeeding issues, dispelling breastfeeding myths and tips on ensuring an adequate milk supply. Information about returning to work and pumping is also covered. 

Understanding Your Newborn - $40

Babies don't come with directions, but this class gives new parents the how to's of basic infant care and parenting skills for navigating the first weeks and months of new parenting!  

First time parents and other caregivers are encouraged to take this e-learning class. (grandparents, etc.).  

Content includes tips and tricks for feeding, diapering and bathing; introduction to CPR and choking instructions for infants, details on infant safety and child-proofing your home; information regarding cloth diapers, environmentally safe baby care products and cleaners; and lots more!