The “Understanding Birth” class is a two-week class, which meets from 6-9pm in conference room A&B in the Physician’s building.

Note: Only register one person for the class. You may bring 1 support person with you.

Understanding Birth will cover the following information:

• Pregnancy: anatomy, preeclampsia and 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, including examples of natural coping techniques, partner support, medicated pain relief and cesarean sections (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.

Please reach out to Whitney Marrero with questions:

• whitney.marrero@integrishealth.org or 405-717-7860

Please register mom only. Support person is free.

Class participants will learn common newborn characteristics, newborn proceedures during the hospital stay, benefits of rooming-in, newborn senses, the ABCs of safe sleep as well as get hands-on practice on swaddling, burping, diaper changing and bathing their infant. Physical changes mom will experience after giving birth, new parent emotions, lifestyle changes, and challenges will also be included in this fun and informative class. Class meets from 6-9pm on one week night. 

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

Ice and water will be available, feel free to bring any food or snacks with you to class. 

Expectant moms in their 30th week of pregnancy or later are invited to register. Please only register mom. One support person is welcome to attend.

Class topics include:

• Benefits of breastfeeding, how breastfeeding works, breastmilk and milk supply
• Skills for breastfeeding: reading your baby’s hunger cues, positions for breastfeeding, the importance of latch and knowing your baby is getting enough
• What to expect: common concerns and healthy lifestyle
• Working and breastfeeding: information on breast pumps and supplies

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

For any further questions about your class please contact Laurie Shofner at 405-936-1500.

Refund Policy

Complimentary tours are available for current patients or those considering our facility for delivery.

Please register in advance for the tour. 

Note: Please check your email the morning of the tour! If the unit is full, you will receive an email about rescheduling to a different day.

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

Daytime tours are available on the first Monday of every month at 11:45 am with the exception of holidays.

Please meet in conference room C located in the Physicians Building.

If you have questions please email Whitney Marrero at whitney.marrero@integrishealth.org or call 405-717-7860.

Complimentary tours are available for current patients or those considering our facility for delivery.

Please register in advance for the tour. 

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

Daytime tours are available on Tuesdays at noon, with the exception of holidays.

Please meet by the elevator on the 4th floor for tours to begin. Tours typically last 30 to 45 minutes and may occasionally be canceled if the facility is full.

Complimentary tours are available for current patients or those considering our facility for delivery.

Please register in advance for the tour. 

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

Tour will begin at 5:30 pm in the first-floor conference room. It typically continues until 6:45, ending with a time for questions and answers.

Please meet in the Lakeside front entrance waiting area for tours to begin. Tours typically last 30 to 45 minutes and may occasionally be canceled if the facility is full.

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

Note: Please register mom only, support person is free.

Breastfeeding is natural but it is a learned skill. Class discussion inlcudes why breastfeed, recommend length of breastfeeding, trends, and risks of not breastfeeding. Moms and partners will learn how milk is made, breastfeeding positions, what a good latch looks like, infant hunger feeding cues, how to know your baby is getting enough, and when to call for help. Parents will gain a wealth of knowledge in this class and be ready to feed their babies.

Please only register mom, partners can come for free. Class meets one evening from 6-9pm or one morning/afternoon for 3 hours.

Class meets on the 4th floor of Integris Edmond in the Women's Center Education room. Ice and water availble, bring any desired snack.