Childbirth Classes

Portage Health offers pregnancy-related services designed to educate parents-to-be on childbirth.

A healthy childbirth includes planning your pregnancy. Schedule a pre-pregnancy counseling session today with your physician.

It is recommended that you take these childbirth courses at the appropriate stage of your pregnancy. However, you may attend whenever it is most convenient for you.

Childbirth Education (1-day) courses

This class is fit into one day. It is available once a month. It addresses topics such as relaxation techniques, pain management, baby care, car safety and much more. Please bring 2 pillows with you to class.

Cost is FREE. Vouchers from the Maternal Infant Support Service are accepted.

Childbirth Education (4-week) courses

This class is once a week for four weeks. It addresses topics such as relaxation techniques, pain management, baby care, car safety and much more. 

Cost is FREE. Vouchers from the Maternal Infant Support Service are accepted.

Please note: A minimum of 3 registrations is needed for a class to be held. If there are less than 3 registrations for a class, the class will be cancelled.

Contact us

For more information or to register for any of the Childbirth Education classes, please call (906) 483-1149 or toll free (800) 573-5001.