Early Pregnancy Class  
Held on weekday evenings, one session from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Please call for dates.  Fee $35.
This class is designed to prepare women and their partners for the amazing journey through pregnancy.  Topics include anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, fetal growth and development, physical and emotional changes, comfort measures, prenatal testing and procedures, dietary guidelines, body mechanics and exercise.  

Childbirth Preparation Classes
A variety of classes and formats to choose from!  Designed to prepare expectant parents for their childbearing experience. Topics include: stages of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of support person, medical interventions and epidural anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum expectations, and basic infant care and feeding.  A tour of the hospital’s Childbirth Center is included with most preparation for childbirth classes. Please call (314) 996-5433 for more information and to register. 
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Advanced Natural Childbirth Workshop
Offered on Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. One session. Call for dates. Fee: $35.
This is an advanced workshop designed to build upon skills learned in Preparation for Childbirth or Natural Childbirth Classes.  Led by experienced Certified Labor Doulas, this 3 hour workshop conveys advanced techniques, such as “non-focused awareness”, that allow participants guided, hands-on practice of effective pain management and coping skills.  This is a unique learning opportunity for those considering un-medicated childbirth. It gets RAVING reviews!   The workshop should be taken in addition to (not in place of) Preparation for Childbirth Classes.

Childbirth Refresher Class 
Offered on two consecutive weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m. OR a one session Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (four hours of instruction).  Please call for dates.  Fee: $40.
Designed for expectant parents who have had childbirth classes within the last few years. Includes a review of childbirth preparation and updates on current labor management and birthing techniques.

Multiples and More Childbirth Class
Held on five consecutive weekday evenings from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Please call for dates.  Fee: $79.
Designed for expectant parents carrying twins, triplets or quadruplets. The certified instructor, who is a nurse and mother of multiples, offers childbirth preparation and tips for raising multiples.  Parents are STRONGLY encouraged to begin classes at 16-18 weeks into the pregnancy.

Self Study Bed-Rest Program 
Designed for expectant parents who are unable to attend childbirth preparation classes due to medical / obstetrical condition.  Includes on-line video clips, instructional book and other helpful information about labor and delivery.  Please call (314) 996-5751 to arrange for this option.

Pregnancy Massage
Designed for expectant parents who want to learn soothing, relaxation techniques to help mothers-to-be have a healthier pregnancy and allow fathers-to-be to participate more fully throughout the pregnancy. The class is taught by a Licensed Massage Therapist in private, one-on-one sessions.  

Sibling Attended Birth Class
Designed for those parents wishing to share the experience with their children.   Physician’s approval is required for sibling attendance at birth.

Infant Care for the Adopting Family

Special Circumstances Childbirth Class

Tours of the Childbirth Center at Missouri Baptist
Come take a guided tour of our labor and delivery unit, nursery and mother-baby suites at the hospital. Offered on weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

To register for tours or classes, please call (314) 996-5433

(registration is required)