The "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. 

The Class Schedule will be as follows: 

1. Monday, 11/3
2. Sunday, 11/9 - Physical Therapy class
3. Tuesday, 11/11
4. Tuesday, 11/18
5. Tuesday, 11/25
6. Thursday, 12/4
7. Sunday, 12/7 - Mock Labor class
8. Tuesday, 12/9
9. Tuesday, 12/16
10. Thursday, 12/18 -- Graduation!!

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

Understanding Birth is a class covering the following information:

• A healthy pregnancy (Support, Nourishment)

• Women’s Center tour

• Team birth

• Breastfeeding

• Postpartum care

• Relaxation

• Labor positions

• Pain management

For any further questions about your class please contact JeannaLynn May at Jeanna.May@integrishealth.org or 405-717-7860.

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

“Understanding Birth” is a two-week class which meets from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the conference room on the first floor of Lakeside Women’s Hospital. 

This class will occur on Nov. 18th and Dec. 2nd. 

These classes are intended for and most relevant to those planning on giving birth at Lakeside Women’s Hospital.

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

Class 1 will provide an understanding of the Anatomy of Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, Comfort Measures for Labor and Partner support.

Class 2 will explore medications and interventions for labor and birth, Cesarean birth, recovery, postpartum, and end with a hospital tour.

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

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

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

During this class, parents will stay in calss with their children. Parents, please register each sibling individually. Parents do NOT need to register themselves. Super Sibling class is perfect for families adding a new addition to their family. We help big sister/brother get comfortable with the idea of a new baby. They will get to learn how to help mom and dad with some basic baby skills. There will even be a tour of the postpartum floor to help them feel more comfortable when they come to visit Mom in the hospital! This class is designed for children ages 3 through 10. This class will take place in the conference room at the  Women's Center located on the 4th floor of hospital. 

For questions contact Charlotte at Charlottee.houck@Integrishealth.org      405-949-3974

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

REFUND POLICY

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. This class will last until 2pm with an optional unit tour after.

If you have questions, please reach out to  Charlottee.houck@integrishealth.org 405-949-3974

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