Kettering Health Network - Southview Maternity

Childbirth education classes are a wonderful way to prepare for your baby's birth. Statistics show higher retention levels when learning is done before the baby is born.

Our classes are designed to meet a variety needs. We have classes for first time parents as well as second or third time parents. Also, convenient times are offered to meet the schedule of any lifestyle. It is best to take many classes before the eighth month of your pregnancy.

At Southview we offer special discount package options. This includes our OPTIMAL PACKAGE A FOR $55.00 (Baby Club, Prenatal Preparation Class, Breastfeeding and Baby Care). Our EXCEPTIONS PACKAGE B FOR $70.00 (Baby Club, Prenatal Preparation~ Weekend, Breastfeeding and Baby Care). PACKAGE C FOR $30 (Baby Club, Prenatal Refresher Class and Sibling Class).

There are many benefits to delivering at Southview. You may join our Exclusive Baby Club for a nominal fee of $20! This includes a free one hour massage and a lullaby CD IF you and your physician deliver at Southview.

Call (937) 401-6444 or Register Online today and sign up early. It is best to take many classes before the eighth month of your pregnancy.

Class Descriptions:

Women and their families will learn how to use herbs, aromatherapy, and acupressure to support them through labor.

Topics will include baby massage, normal newborn characteristics, well baby/sick baby, feeding, bathing, diapering, infant safety, play safety and car seat safety.

Topics include the production of breast milk, breast preparation and initiation of breast feeding along with potential problems and management. Also discussed will be your baby's role, breastfeeding during your hospital stay and breastfeeding as a working mother.

This class is designed for women that have been told to expect a cesarean delivery. Relaxation techniques, anesthesia choices, recovery phase postpartum care, emotional changes and vaginal birth after a cesarean are discussed.

Class instructed by a CPR certified registered nurse or respiratory therapist. Basic CPR and choking prevention is presented. No certification is given and class space is limited to ensure a low instructor/student ratio.

Learn the art of infant massage on your newborn. Class is instructed by an infant massage therapist. This class is generally taken after the baby's birth.

Free tour of labor and delivery, mother/baby unit, and the nursery. The culture of the unit is explained and questions are addressed. Tours are included in all prenatal classes taken at Southview Hospital.

Series of classes that cover the physical and emotional changes of the birthing process, relaxation, breathing and pushing techniques, medication/anesthesia options, cesarean birth information, and postpartum adjustments to the new family. Classes are held at Huber Health Center and Southview Hospital.

This class is intended to provide a review of the labor and delivery process, birth options, breathing and relaxation techniques. A question and answer session is provided.

Young adolescents (ages 11-13) are instructed in safe and nurturing child care techniques. Provides an opportunity for youth to acquire competencies in rescue skills, basic first aid and safe child care techniques.

Prepare your children for the arrival of their new sibling. This class includes a tour of the maternity center, making a gift for the new baby, self-esteem issues, holding and diapering the baby, and changes when living with a baby. Children ages 3-10 should attend.

Same topics as the prenatal preparation class are covered. The class also offers information on informed decisions, community/hospital resources, coping skills, self-esteem, self development, and teen support groups. Informal discussion opportunities.