Childbirth Education Classes
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. Register online or call the Community Education Department at 712-737-5367.
Cost: FREE to patients/customers of Orange City Health System.
Non-customer cost is Prepared Childbirth – $25; Refresher, Sibling, & Parenting – $5 each.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES – 2020
Prepared Childbirth Series 2020
This three-session class is for expectant parents who have not taken childbirth classes. Instruction on labor and delivery, controlled breathing and relaxation techniques specific for labor and delivery. Includes tour of our Birth Center.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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October 12, 19, 26 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator and Cora Haverdink, RN | Register Here |
Parenting Class 2020
For all parents. Topics included are BabyCare Basics, first aid and CPR, and breastfeeding.
/all-services/birth-care/childbirth-education-classes/register-for-online-classes/Dates | Times | Locations | Intructors | Register |
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November 9 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lauren Moerman, RN, IBCLC | Register Here |
Refresher Class 2020
For parents who have delivered a child in the past but would like a refresher on reinforcing breathing techniques, pain control, and labor positions. Includes tour of our Birth Center. Participants have the opportunity to join the labor positioning portion of the Parenting Class.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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November 9 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Training Room, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator | Register Here |
Sibling Class 2020
For brothers and sisters-to-be, ages three and above. Topics included are baby characteristics, behaviors and handling. Includes tour of our Birth Center.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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November 16 | 6 pm – 7 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lindsey De Jong, RN | Register Here |
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. Register on-line or call the Community Education Department at 712-737-5367.
Cost: FREE to patients/customers of the Orange City Health System.
Non-customer cost is Prepared Childbirth – $25; Refresher, Sibling, & Parenting – $5 each.
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES – 2021
Prepared Childbirth Series 2021
This three-session class is for expectant parents who have not taken childbirth classes. Instruction on labor and delivery, controlled breathing and relaxation techniques specific for labor and delivery. Includes tour of our Birth Center.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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January 11, 18, 25 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator, Cora Haverdink, RN, and Kayla Van Wyhe, RN | Register Here |
April 12, 19, 26 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator, Cora Haverdink, RN, and Kayla Van Wyhe, RN | Register Here |
July 12, 19, 26 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator, Cora Haverdink, RN, and Kayla Van Wyhe, RN | Register Here |
October 11, 18, 25 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator, Cora Haverdink, RN, and Kayla Van Wyhe, RN | Register Here |
Parenting Class 2021
For all parents. Topics included are BabyCare Basics, first aid and CPR, and breastfeeding.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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February 8 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lauren Moerman, RN, IBCLC | Register Here |
May 10 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lauren Moerman, RN, IBCLC | Register Here |
August 9 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lauren Moerman, RN, IBCLC | Register Here |
November 8 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lauren Moerman, RN, IBCLC | Register Here |
Refresher Class 2021
For parents who have delivered a child in the past but would like a refresher on reinforcing breathing techniques, pain control, and labor positions. Includes tour of our Birth Center. Participants have the opportunity to join the labor positioning portion of the Parenting Class.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
---|---|---|---|---|
February 8 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Training Room, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator | Register Here |
May 10 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Training Room, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator | Register Here |
August 9 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Training Room, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator | Register Here |
November 8 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Training Room, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Gwen Starkweather, RN, BSN, Certified Childbirth Educator | Register Here |
Sibling Class 2021
For brothers and sisters-to-be, ages three and above. Topics included are baby characteristics, behaviors and handling. Includes tour of our Birth Center.
Dates | Times | Locations | Instructors | Register |
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February 15 | 6 pm – 7 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lindsey De Jong, RN | Register Here |
May 17 | 6 pm – 7 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lindsey De Jong, RN | Register Here |
August 16 | 6 pm – 7 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lindsey De Jong, RN | Register Here |
November 15 | 6 pm – 7 pm | Conference Rooms, Main Campus, Orange City Area Health System, 1000 Lincoln Circle SE, Orange City | Lindsey De Jong, RN | Register Here |