Childbirth Education Classes offered at Bellevue Medical Center are designed to help you have fun while learning about your options for labor and delivery, the labor support person’s role, and relaxation techniques!
It is recommended to take these classes when you are at least 32 weeks pregnant. Feel free to register for the class date you would like before that time
Childbirth Education Class
The Childbirth Education Class is a series that will cover everything you need to know about labor and delivery, newborn care and appearance, breastfeeding, a tour of the Maternity Services Unit, and more. Be sure to bring two bed-sized pillows and wear comfortable clothing so you can practice comfort techniques. There are two options available for this class.
- Six-week class: This class is taught Tuesday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. It is recommended for people who prefer hands-on training and thorough coverage of breathing, relaxation and comfort measures. The class is also recommended for anyone who is planning on a “natural” birth or prefers fewer medical interventions and will therefore depend on more coping skills. Additionally it is for those who like discussion with other participants.
- Two consecutive Saturdays class: This option provides the same information as the six-week course, but is condensed into two days. The first Saturday is for childbirth information; the second Saturday is focused on breastfeeding and newborn care. The Saturday class option is an abbreviated class, designed for busy couples. It will cover the same information, but encompasses condensed hands-on training and discussion.
- The classes are taught Saturday mornings: the first from 8:00am to 2:00pm; the second from 8:00am to noon.
Cost for either option for the Childbirth Education Class is $65 for each soon to be mom; the labor support person is free! Military discount is available. Payment by cash or check must be received on the first day of class, prior to the start of the class.
Breastfeeding
The Breastfeeding class is for those expectant mothers who do not wish to complete the entire Birth Your Way series, but need more information and training on breastfeeding, techniques, its importance, and more. The Breastfeeding class is recommended for anyone who is new to breastfeeding, has breastfed before and needs a brush-up course, or who just wants more practice and coaching. A significant other, sibling, friend, or parent to act as a labor support coach is recommended for this course.
- The Breastfeeding class is a one-night class, taught on the third Tuesday of each Childbirth Education Class Six-week series from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Cost is $25 for each soon to be mom; the labor support person is free! Payment by cash or check must be received on the first day of class, prior to the start of the class. Military discount available
Sibling Class (for siblings ages 3-12)
Are you concerned about sibling rivalry? How to tell your child about a new brother or sister? Then we have the class for you! The Bellevue Medical Center Sibling Class will teach you and your child about becoming a new big brother or sister, preparing for the new baby, basics of fetal development, what a delivery room and delivery staff are like, newborn appearances and basic newborn procedures, the first weeks home with a baby, infant safety and what to expect the first year. We'll meet in the waiting area on the 2nd floor by Maternity Services. An activity will be provided then we'll let your child(ren) see an actual LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum room) and the nursery! At least one parent needs to stay with their child. Advanced registration and payment required. Cost is $15 for the first siblling and $12 for each additional sibling. Military discount available
Refresher Class (for non-first-time mothers)
The Prepared Childbirth Refresher Class is for women who have previously given birth and are looking for a refresher course on childbirth at the Bellevue Medical Center. The class will "refresh" your knodwledge of labor and delivery, including labor management techniques and a tour of the Maternity Services Unit. Be sure to bring two bed-sized pillows and wear comfortable clothing! This class is one night 6:30-8:30pm
The cost for the Refresher Class is $35 for each soon to be mom & dad/labor support person. Military discount is available. Payment by cash or check must be received prior to or at the start of class.
To Register: (Class Schedules are available in the online registration form)
- Call the Maternity Care Coordinator at (402) 763-3333.
OR - Register Online
OR - If you can not register online, please print, complete and mail the Registration Form to the following address along with your check in full:
Bellevue Medical Center
Attn: Maternity Services
2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr.
Bellevue, NE 68123
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail, explaining all final details of the course.
