This holistic "Understanding Birth" class will meet from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room A and B at INTEGRIS Health Canadian Valley Hospital. 

This course includes eight weeks of classes plus one bonus physical therapy class and a mock delivery in a LDRP room. Moms are encouraged to register during 14-16 weeks. 

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1-2 support persons.

Understanding Birth is a class covering the following topics:

• Pregnancy: anatomy, preeclampsia and warning signs, preterm labor, hazards, emotions, healthy nutrition, physical changes and challenges, etc.
• Labor: Pain theories, 5 Ps of labor, signs labor is near, onset of labor, stages of labor, the importance of being relaxed and having a relaxed support system, skin-to-skin contact with Mom & Dad/support team, etc.
• Birth Stories:  Stories show how the stages of labor unfold in real life, introducing examples of natural coping techniques, partner support, medicated pain relief and cesareans (varies by format).
• Comfort Techniques: Birth preferences, labor support, breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, back labor, partner advice and when and how to push. The big mindset we focus on is being able to RELAX!
• Medical Choices/Procedures: Decision-making, induction, fetal monitoring, IVs, analgesics, epidural anesthesia, labor and pushing positions with epidural, augmentation and second-stage interventions.
• Cesarean Birth: Reasons for a cesarean, types of cesareans, anesthesia, 3D animation of surgery, recovery, reducing the risk for cesarean birth.
• Initial Newborn care: practicing together changing diapers, dressing, how to hold a baby, how to transfer with confidence from one person to another, bathing and Q&A. 
• Beginning Breastfeeding: How to get a good latch for a proper transfer of milk from breast to baby, teach the dad/support person the positions – then, let them teach Mom's, establishing a positive mindset around breastfeeding, some challenges, the advantages for both Mom and Baby, plus Q&A time.
• Postpartum: This is such an important time and too often we overlook or minimize this time, forcing Moms to take on too much too fast which interferes with their recovery, healthy breastfeeding and heathy relationships!

For any further questions, please contact JeannaLynn May, RN-BSN, CCE, at Jeanna.May@integrishealth.org or 405-717-7860. JeannaLynn not only brings 24+ years of labor and delivery experience as an RN and board-certified childbirth educator. She also brings a unique skillset as a board-certified Life Coach! Combined, Jeannalynn brings a deep-seeded, genuine passion to her classes and the people she gets to serve.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1-2 support TEAM persons.

REFUND POLICY

INTEGRIS Health’s Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute invites you to aSpecialty Critical Care Mechanical Circulatory Support Grand Rounds presentation featuring Gary Schwartz, M.D., Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Director of ECMO and Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation at Baylor University Medical Center.

Topic: eCPR: One Size Does Not Fit All

When: January 14, 2026 | 7–8 a.m.

Where: INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center Auditorium | Concourse Level • 3300 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Note: please only register one parent/participant, the second is free. 

Class participants will learn:

• Common newborn characteristics, traits and behaviors
• Infant crying patterns and comfort techniques
• Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding basics, how to tell if baby is getting enough, when to supplement and follow up with outpatient resources
• Hands on skills with diapering, bathing, nail care, and dressing your newborn
• Newborn health tips for caring for umbilical cord, circumcision, taking baby's temperature and well-baby visits
• Newborn safety topics including car seats, ABC's of safe sleep, safe baby gear, pet safety, childcare, and infant CPR

Class meets from 5:00-8:00 pm one night a week at the Lakeside conference room first floor main entrance.

Note: please only register one parent/participant, the second is free. Feel free to bring any food/snacks with you to class. 

This class will take place on one evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. 

Class participants will learn about common newborn traits and behaviors, as well as newborn health and safety, including Lifesaver, safe sleep and Newborn procedures.  There will be discussion on ways to comfort your newborn with hands-on practice with swaddling, burping and diaper changing. Grandparents are encouraged to sign up as well.

Please feel free to bring a drink & snack or stop by the cafeteria prior to class or during a break.

Please reach out to Charlottee Houck with questions Charlottee.houck@integrishealth.org or 405-949-3974. BMC Campus Map CONFERENCE location

Only register one person. You may bring 1 support person.

REFUND POLICY

This is a Saturday class.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1-2 support persons. 

The "Understanding Birth" class will meet from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 4th floor Women's Center at INTEGRIS Health Edmond in the Education Room which is located outside the secured unit next to the waiting room. Instructors are skilled and passionate labor and delivery nurses who are employed by INTEGRIS Health Edmond Women's Center.

NOTE: Only register one person. You may bring 1-2 support persons. 

Understanding Birth is a class covering the following information:

• Pregnancy: anatomy, preeclampsia & warning signs, preterm labor, hazards, emotions, and more.
• Labor: Pain theories, 5 P's of labor, signs labor is near, onset of labor, stages of labor, and the importance of skin-to-skin contact.
• Birth Stories:  Stories show how the stages of labor unfold in real life, inducing examples of natural coping techniques, partner support, medicated pain relief, and cesareans (varies by format).
• Comfort Techniques: Birth preferences, labor support, breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, labor & pushing positions, back labor, and partner advice.
• Medical Procedures:  Decision-making, induction, fetal monitoring, IVs, analgesics, epidural anesthesia, labor and pushing positions with epidural, augmentation, and second-stage interventions.
• Cesarean Birth: Reasons for a cesarean, types of cesareans, risks, anesthesia, 3D animation of surgery, recovery, reducing the risk for cesarean birth

Each woman will receive a corresponding guidebook that contains a free downloadable app complete with all the videos from the class as well as other helpful features.

An optional tour of the unit will be given following the second class from approx 3:30 to 4. If you are not deliverying at Edmond, you may leave when class is over. 

For any further questions about your class please contact Angela Kersh at 405-313-1832.

Refund Policy

Tours are available free of charge for current or prospective patients. Please register for the tour.

Tours are offered at 3:30 p.m. following the Saturday Understanding Birth class and during the week before other prenatal classes. You do not need to participate in a class to take the tour but you do need to register.

Tours are also given as part of the Understanding Childbirth Class. You do not need to register for a tour separately if you are taking this class at Integris Edmond and delivering at Integris Edmond. 

Tours meet on the 4th floor Women's Center in the waiting room and start promptly. 

Tours typically last 30-45 minutes and may occasionally be canceled if the unit is full.

Please register only one person in your party.

Adults only, please, no children under age 10. If younger siblings would like to be a part of a tour, please contact Angela Kersh directly to set up a private tour. 405-313-1832

Join us for the ABCs of CPR for infants 12 months and less. This basic class taught by an experienced LDRP nurse will focus on cardiac arrest and choking. Please enroll only one person from each family. Class includes a participant book. Each family will have one mannequin to practice on during class. Participants may bring 1 other with them. This is not a certification class. 

Note: Register only one person, second person is free.

Class will meet on the 4th floor at Integris Health Edmond in the patient education room. Class lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well as newborns! For further questions please contact Angela Kersh at 405-313-1832

Join us for the ABCs of CPR for infants 12 months and less. This basic class taught by an experienced LDRP nurse will focus on cardiac arrest and choking. Please enroll only one person from each family. Class includes a participant book. Each family will have one mannequin to practice on during class. Participants may bring 1 other with them. This is not a certification class. 

Note: Register only one person, second person is free.

Class will meet on the 4th floor at Integris Health Edmond in the patient education room. Class lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour. Older siblings are welcome to attend as well as newborns! For further questions please contact Angela Kersh at 405-313-1832