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Childbirth education in Ashland

Childbirth Education Program at Asante Ashland Community Hospital

In-person childbirth education class

This four-week class will prepare expecting parents for the marathon that is labor, birth and the postpartum period. Topics include healthy habits for pregnancy, common prenatal discomforts, body movements to prepare for labor, coping strategies, relaxation and breathwork exercises, birth plans, as well as interventions and variations of birth. 

Your support person will gain invaluable knowledge of the birthing process and practice hands-on skills to help the pregnant person move through the phases and stages of labor.

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Helpful class info

All classes are held at Asante Ashland Community Hospital. Wear comfortable clothing; and for the basic series and the intensives, bring a pillow. These classes are packed with information for expectant parents, so please make other arrangements for your older children.

Family Birth Center

We are excited to offer a variety of childbirth education classes at Asante Ashland Community Hospital, hoping to accommodate our patients' needs and unique schedules. All our classes are taught by members of our Childbirth Education Team which include labor and delivery nurses, doulas, trained childbirth educators and lactation consultants. Our team strongly recommends that you sign-up for all of the educational offerings so that you may enter your birth experience fully prepared.


Registration and Payment

Call (541) 201-4000 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to schedule your classes today. Pre-payment is required for all classes.

Checks payable to Asante Ashland Community Hospital can be mailed to:

Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Family Birth Center
280 Maple Street
Ashland, OR 97520

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As the largest health care provider in nine counties, Asante provides comprehensive medical care to more than 600,000 people throughout southern Oregon and northern California. Our facilities include Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners and additional health care partnerships throughout the region.

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