Beautiful. Perfect. Amazing.
At the moment of birth, what words will be profound enough to introduce the great poem of your child’s life? No matter how your family chooses to express the wonder and joy of parenthood, you deserve a unique birth experience created by your own expectations and lifestyle.
Through the addition of relaxing, holistic treatments to care for the mother and state-of-the-art technology to care for the baby, The Christ Hospital Birthing Center is expanding upon its tradition of high-quality maternity services and offering customized childbirth care. Mothers can benefit from supplemental services such as:
In addition to these renovations, the Birthing Center continues to offer all-private birthing suites, elegant décor, magnificent views of the city, a comfortable Family Unit and caring, knowledgeable staff.
At The Christ Hospital Birthing Center, we invite you to imagine the possibilities of a birth experience that is exclusively yours. For more information on our childbirth services, classes or to schedule a tour of the center, please call 513-585-1000.
Childbirth Classes
Curious Couples Take this opportunity to tour the unit, including labor and delivery, postpartum rooms and the nursery. You and your partner may also participate in a question-and-answer session was well as complete some of the routine paperwork in preparation for your special day.
Free
Lamaze Series This special six-week series for new parents covers pregnancy, labor, delivery, medications, breathing, relaxation and cesarean birth. You will also be given a tour of the birthing unit at The Christ Hospital. This class meets on weeknights. You are encouraged to register between your third and fifth month of pregnancy for this class series.
$70
Lamaze (one day course) This one-day course will discuss labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation, cesarean birth and medications. You will also be given a special tour of The Christ Hospital birthing unit.
$80
Lamaze Refresher/VBAC Intended for women who have already experienced the joy of childbirth, this is a two-session refresher course covering the stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques and medications. A tour of the birthing unit is included.
$35
Breastfeeding Class Learn baby positioning, “latch-on techniques,” bonding, involving Dad, guidance for working mothers, trouble-shooting and pump information. Both parents are encouraged to attend. Twice a month we offer this class and the Baby Care Basics at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. so parents can take two classes in one trip.
$15
Baby Care Basics This class covers the basics of baby care. Topics such as diapering, bathing and taking baby’s temperature will be included along with safety issues, normal newborn behavior, when to call your health care provider and how to survive those first weeks of parenting. Twice a month we offer Breastfeeding class and the Baby Care Basics at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. so parents can take two classes in one trip.
Baby Care Basics for Adoptive Parents This class covers the same topics as the Baby Care Basics listed above, but is tailored to the special needs of adoptive parents, in a supportive environment just for them. Taught by an adoptive parent.
Sibling Class - 1 Child This class meets once to prepare big brothers and sisters for the arrival of the new baby. The children will tour the unit, including labor and delivery, postpartum rooms and the nursery. It teaches siblings-to-be how a new baby looks and acts and how to adjust to their new brother or sister. Make sure the sibling-to-be brings a doll or stuffed animal to practice holding and diapering. Recommended for ages three to 12 years. A tour of the birthing unit is included.
$10
Sibling Class - 2 or more Children This class meets once to prepare big brothers and sisters for the arrival of the new baby. The children will tour the unit, including labor and delivery, postpartum rooms and the nursery. It teaches siblings-to-be how a new baby looks and acts and how to adjust to their new brother or sister. Make sure the sibling-to-be brings a doll or stuffed animal to practice holding and diapering. Recommended for ages three to 12 years. A tour of the birthing unit is included.
Save-A-Baby Learn infant and child CPR, choking and other safety tips.
$25
Class Packages
Price
Lamaze (one or two-day session), Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding & Save-A-Baby
$110
Lamaze Series, Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding & Save-A-Baby
$100
VBAC, Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding, Sibling Class & Save-A-Baby
$65
Lamaze Refresher, Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding, Sibling Class & Save-A-Baby