Your birth experience… your way.

You’ll never forget the day you give birth. We are here for you every step along the way!

Make sure you are fully prepared for this special experience by attending MCHI’s childbirth classes.  Classes are available upon request and are free for patients delivering at Memorial Hospital, or $50 for non-MCHI patients (ask about financial assistance). 

For more information or to schedule a date and time for your class session(s), contact motherbaby@mchiaurora.org or call our OB Department at 402-694-8223.

prenatal class 

Learn about nutrition, exercise, fetal development, benefits of breastfeeding, newborn safety, and more. Tour the hospital and explore our birthing suites and infant nursery. 

Childbirth & Labor Class

Gather information on what to expect during labor and delivery, including labor techniques and stages, pain management, and the role of the labor coach. Join with your OB team in creating a custom birth plan that ensures you have “Your birth experience, your way.” From doulas to epidurals, Memorial Hospital is committed to honoring your personal birth plan for labor and delivery.  Note: we now also offer HypnoBirthing Classes for Gentle Birthing at MCHI. 

POSTPARTUM & NEWBORN CLASS

This class teaches new mothers how to care for themselves and how to care for their newborn.  It includes the daily basics such as diaper changes, umbilical cord care, daily routines.  We’ll talk about physical changes for mom, self-care, emotions, and more.  

SIBLING CLASS

Expectant big brothers and sisters find out about new babies and the role of older siblings through discussion and hands-on activities. This class is free to patients delivering at Memorial Hospital.

Sibling class is available upon request. Please contact us to schedule a date and time.