The Women and Infants Center at HSHS St. John’s Hospital has been providing high-quality, family-centered care to mothers like you for generations. They offer a wide range of classes to help you and your family members prepare for baby’s arrival. View the schedule online here.
They currently offer the following classes and support groups:
The Birth Circle: A safe, judgment-free space for pregnant and postpartum women to share and hear birth stories. Last Wednesday of each month | In-person | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Free*
Preparing for Childbirth: In-person | $30 fee | 4-hour class | Educational childbirth booklet included
Baby Basics: In-person or virtual | Free*
Breastfeeding Your Baby: In-person or virtual | Free*
Parenthood: In-person | Free*
Daddy Boot Camp: In-person | Free*
All About Car Seats: In-person | Free*
Women & Infants Center Tours: In-person | Free*
The Joy of Grandparenting: In-person | Free*
Super Siblings: In-person | Free*
Infant and Child Safety: In-person | Free*
First Steps Mother and Baby Breastfeeding Support Group: Every Wednesday | In-person | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Free* No registration required.
Located at HSHS St. John’s Women & Children’s Clinic, 400 N. Ninth St., 1st floor conference room.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes require registration. Click here or call 217-744-2229 to register or learn more about our prenatal classes.
*Class is free for expectant parents delivering at St. John’s Hospital. For expectant parents delivering at a different hospital there is a $25.00 fee payable the evening of class.
