Get prepared for childbirth, labor, delivery and postpartum with classes taught by our Porter Birthing Center experts.
All classes are in person at Porter Medical Center (unless noted as Zoom)
Questions? Email: CBE@portermedical.org
Expectant Parent Classes
This comprehensive six-hour class is designed to prepare expectant parents for the childbirth experience. Led by knowledgeable instructors, the session provides an informative overview of labor, delivery and what to expect during your time at the hospital.
Topics covered include:
- How to recognize the signs of labor
- The stages of labor and what to expect during each phase
- The role of body positioning during pregnancy and labor
- What to expect upon arrival at the Porter Birthing Center
- A guided tour of the Porter Birthing Center
While we touch on comfort measures during this session, those seeking a more in-depth exploration are encouraged to attend our separate Comfort Measures for Labor class.
Class Schedule
This class is offered through the Porter Birthing Center and is available exclusively to patients of Porter Medical Center.
- January 10, 2026 9 am-3 pm
- February 14, 2026 9 am-3 pm
- March 14, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- April 11, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- May 9, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- June 13, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- July 11, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- August 8, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- September 12, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- October 1, 20260 9 am-1 pm
- November 14, 2026 9 am-1 pm
- December 12, 2026 9 am-1 pm
All classes are held 12:30-3:30 pm at Porter Medical Center.
Class Schedule
- March 15, 2026
- April 12, 2026
- May 10, 2026
- June 14, 2026
- July 12, 2026
- August 9, 2026
- September 13, 2026
- October 11, 2026
- November 15, 2026
- December 13, 2026
This free, two-hour class covers the essentials of breastfeeding to help you feel confident and prepared.
Topics include:
- How to latch and position your baby
- Signs your baby is getting enough milk
- Managing common concerns like low milk supply and sore nipples
Class Schedule
This class is hosted at Porter Medical Center from 6-8 pm for existing Porter Medical Center patients.
- January 15, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- March 10, 2026
- April 8, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- July 8, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- September 9, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- December 9, 2026
This two-hour class introduces a range of hands-on techniques to help you cope with labor and support your body’s natural progress.
You’ll learn about:
- Movement and labor positions
- Counterpressure
- Heat and cold therapy
- Aqua therapy
- Meditative and breathing techniques
- Ways your support person can assist effectively
Class Schedule
- January 26, 2026 6-8 pm
- February 28, 2026 9-11 am
- March 30, 2026 6-8 pm
- April 25, 2026 9-11 am
- May 18, 2026 6-8 pm
- June 27, 2026 9-11 am
- July 27, 2026 6-8 pm
- August 29, 2026 9-11 am
- September 28, 2026 6-8 pm
- October 24, 2026 9-11 am
- November 30, 2026 6-8 pm
- December 28, 2026 6-8 pm
Car Seat Safety
Our Child Passenger Safety Program provides education and outreach to reduce the risk of serious injuries or death in car accidents. Learn more about keeping your child safe.
