Childbirth Education Classes

Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire provides FREE prenatal and breastfeeding classes. Join us in-person or via Microsoft Teams. These classes are hosted monthly by the C.A.R.E. program. Our hybrid model is perfect for parents who need a more flexible schedule.

Registration information
To register for classes, call (715) 858-8560. If no one is available to answer your call please leave a message and someone will return your call.

Topics included:

• Pregnancy
• Labor
• Birth stories
• Comfort techniques
• Medical procedures
• Cesarean Delivery
• Postpartum
• Newborns

Understanding Breastfeeding Class
This course is available in-person or via Microsoft Teams covers the essentials of breastfeeding, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. Class is held on a Tuesday each month and runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Topics Include:

• How breastfeeding works
• How to breastfeed
• When to feed your baby
• Getting enough milk
• Breast care
• Breastfeeding lifestyle

Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield offers three in-person classes on topics including Childbirth Education, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Baby Basics.

To register for a class, call 715-387-7011. A staff member will take your information and collect payment to be registered. In-person classes are limited to 5 participants, including their support person. Participation is determined on a first come, first serve basis with paid registrations. Classes may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or due to low class enrollment. Call (715) 387-7011 for more information on cancelations.

View in-person class categories below for more details on the topics and available dates.

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Expos
This free, drop-in expo is for expectant parents, grandparents and siblings. Get information on a variety of topics related to all phases of pregnancy and beyond including:

• Informational booths and exhibits
• Hands-on demonstrations
• Videos and speakers provided
• Experienced professionals to answer your questions
• You also will have the opportunity to learn more about in-person classes and register for upcoming prenatal classes.

Location: Learning Resource Center and Hospital Conference Center, Marshfield Medical Center

Perinatal education
Additionally, Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield offers perinatal education sessions to provide you with prenatal education and support as well as help you prepare for your upcoming hospital stay. We recommend you sign up for perinatal education after 30 weeks gestation. This session includes a birth center tour at Marshfield Medical Center.

To sign up, login to My Marshfield Clinic to self-schedule one of our group sessions. Begin your search with “Get Care”, then “Schedule an Appointment”. Use “Reason for Appt” tab and enter Women’s Health Perinatal Education Session and Tour or scroll down to select to self-schedule for a time and date that works best for you. You also can call (715) 387-5161, option 1, or schedule at your next OB appointment with an appointment coordinator.

In-person classes

Childbirth Education Class
Practice positioning, breathing and relaxation techniques, and tour the Birth Center. You will learn about the birthing process based on the Lamaze theory of childbirth education allowing you to make informed choices for a positive birth experience.

Cost: $45/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Kristin Korslin, R.N., Danica Arthur, R.N.
Class time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Birth

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Learn how breastfeeding works. Topics include:

• Latching on and positioning
• Knowing when to feed your baby
• How to know your baby is getting enough milk How to care for your breasts
• How to make breastfeeding a part of your lifestyle
• Breastmilk expression and returning to work

Cost: $20/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Tonya Hackett, R.N., IBCLC
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Breastfeeding

Baby Basics Class
This combined class includes the basics of newborn care during your hospital stay and the first few weeks at home. Topics include:

• Newborn characteristics
• Hospital routines
• Calming a fussy baby
• Signs of illness
• Hands-on demonstrations on diapering, bathing, swaddling and car seat installation

Cost: $20/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Kristin Glass, R.N., B.S.N., RNC-OB, CCCE, CPST
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Your Newborn

Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake offers an online childbirth education class that you can take conveniently from home on your own timing.

Registration information
How to sign up for eClass
This class is offered in partnership with Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire. To register for the online eClass, mail this form with credit card information or a check payable to Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire for $45 to this address:
Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire
Attn: Cashier
2116 Craig Rd.
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Once payment is received by our cashier, an email confirmation and activation code will be emailed to you.

Understanding Birth eClass
This interactive online course covers essential information on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and newborn care. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan. Allow four-to-six hours to complete. Once registered, you will have access to the classes, information and videos for nine months.
Cost: $45/couple

Marshfield Medical Center-Weston offers in-person childbirth, infant care, breastfeeding and parenting classes at their Family Birth Center.

All classes are held in the conference creativity room next to the Bread Basket Cafeteria at the hospital. You can park in PARKING LOT #4 and enter in Door #4. Expectant mothers can bring one support person to every class

Registration information
To register for a class, fill out this request form or call (715) 393-3046 and indicate which classes you would like to attend and date. Our staff will contact you with follow-up information and details.

In-person classes
In-person classes are limited to 5 participants, including their support person. Participation is determined on a first come, first serve basis.

Cancellation information
In-person classes may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or due to low class enrollment. Call (715) 393-3046 for more information on cancelations.

Breastfeeding basics: A certified lactation consultant or lactation educator will present information on the advantages of breastfeeding, and discuss tips on getting started, positioning techniques, and how to overcome common challenges of breastfeeding.

Childbirth Preparation/Infant Care: This class is intended for parents to gain knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for a positive birth experience. Expectant mothers and their support partners will be given the tools to help them manage their labor and birth. Relaxation/breathing techniques and comfort positions will be practiced and information about medications and Cesarean section will also be discussed. Infant Care: Expectant parents have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about what caring for an infant will be like. This class also provides information on Period of PURPLE Crying and infant CPR (NOT CPR CERTIFICATION).

Fathers in Training: This class is led by one of the male Marshfield Clinic Health System pediatricians and is for expectant fathers only. Designed for dads to learn in a relaxed environment in the company of other dads. Topics include information on how to care for their new baby as well as their significant other during the postpartum period.