Health Education

Childbirth Education-Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago

If you have any trouble registering, please email our prenatal class coordinator, Andrea Whetsell: Andrea.whetsell@ascension.org

Learn what to expect before, during, and after childbirth. Topics include: delivery options, pain relief options, what to pack, when to come to the hospital, and how your support person can best help you.

Be ready for your baby's arrival with this childbirth class. Invite your partner, or support person, and learn what to expect before, during and after your delivery. Topics include:

  • The stages and phases of labor
  • Timing of contractions
  • Types of delivery, including vaginal delivery, Cesarean section and vaginal delivery after Cesarean (VBAC)
  • Labor pain relief methods, including epidurals and natural comfort measures

This class is for patients delivering at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago.

Registration includes mother and her partner.

Please provide a valid email address so we may send you a Zoom link 1-2 days before the class.

A virtual tour link, will also be provided.