Childbirth Education Classes
As a parent, you may have a lot of questions – whether you’re having your first or third baby. At Covenant, we’re passionate about helping you find the answers so you can be prepared to welcome your newborn. That's why we offer a selection of comprehensive classes to help support you during your pregnancy and early parenthood. Get the extraordinary support you need with our childbirth education classes. Learn more about the classes offered below and check out our helpful resources to prepare for delivery and your newborn.
Understanding Breastfeeding Understanding Your Newborn Understanding Birth Understanding Multiples Cesarean Section (C-section) Childbirth eClass Bundle Childbirth Class Bundle CPR, AED, & Choking CourseTour the Birth Center
We invite you to schedule a tour of our state-of-the-art birth center at Covenant HealthCare. Discover our comfortable and welcoming facilities designed to provide the best care for you and your baby. During the tour, you'll see our modern birthing suites and learn about the comprehensive services we offer. Complete the form today to schedule your visit and experience firsthand the exceptional care and support awaiting you at Covenant HealthCare.
Understanding Breastfeeding
One day, 2-hour course
This course covers all the basics of breastfeeding such as correct position, proper latching and how to know if baby is getting enough. The class is lead in person by one of certified lactation consultants. This in-person option provides the opportunity to practice skills and ask questions.
Course Topics Include:
- How Breastfeeding Works
- How to Breastfeed
- When to Feed Your Baby
- Getting Enough Milk
- Breast Care
- Breastfeeding Lifestyle
Location
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a code will be provided to you in MyChart, in a letter, and on the reminder call so that you may enter the building. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates
Weekday Classes
January 1/8/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
February 2/8/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
March 3/3/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
April 4/25/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
May 5/29/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
June 6/11/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
July 7/10/2025, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Weekend
January 1/25/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
February 2/8/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
March 3/22/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
April 4/12/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
May 5/10/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
June 6/28/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
July 7/26/2025, 12:45 – 2:45 pm
Cost
$45 for single class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Your Newborn and Understanding Birth in-person classes (savings of $25).
Register
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Understanding Breastfeeding eClass
Allow 2-3 hours to complete
This interactive online course 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. You will also have the opportunity to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
Cost
$35 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
Register for eClass
eClass is completed online only.
Understanding Your Newborn
One day, 3-hour course
This course covers essential information for the first six weeks of your baby’s life and beyond. It includes video examples of bathing, feeding, and diapers and this in-person class allows you to practice with the guidance of one of our educators.
Course Topics Include:
- Newborn Traits
- Newborn Behaviors
- Crying & Comforting
- Feeding & Diapering
- Bathing & Dressing
- Newborn Health & Safety
Location
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a code will be provided to you in MyChart, in a letter, and on the reminder call so that you may enter the building. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates
Weekday Classes
January 1/9/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
February 2/27/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
March 3/12/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
April 4/30/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
May 5/29/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
June 6/5/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
July 7/9/2025, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Weekend
January 1/25/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
February 2/8/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
March 3/22/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
April 4/12/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
May 5/10/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
June 6/28/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
July 7/26/2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost
$45 for single class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Your Newborn and Understanding Birth in-person classes (savings of $25).
Register
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Understanding Your Newborn eClass
Allow 2-3 hours to complete
This interactive online course covers essential information for the first 6-weeks of your baby’s life and beyond. It includes clear video examples of bathing, feeding and diapering, and lets you know when to call the doctor. It can also help you stay organized with a variety of checklists and trackers!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
Cost
$35 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
Register for eClass
eClass is completed online only.
Understanding Birth
One day or 2-week 3-hour course
This course covers essential information on labor, delivery, comfort techniques and more. The goal of the class is to help you and your support person understand the stages of labor and offers tools to help with the labor process. It also highlights what support people can do to help throughout the process. This class is lead in-person by one of our childbirth educators.
Course Topics Include:
- Labor Process
- Comfort Techniques
- Medical Interventions
- Vaginal & Cesarean Birth
- Postpartum Care
Location
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a code will be provided to you in MyChart, in a letter, and on the reminder call so that you may enter the building. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates
2-Week Sessions
January (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 1/21/2025 & 1/28/2025
February (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 2/19/2025 & 2/26/2025
March (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 3/20/2025 & 3/27/2025
April (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 4/22/2025 & 4/29/2025
May (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 5/21/2025 & 5/28/2025
June (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 6/19/2025 & 6/26/2025
July (2-Week Session) 4:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 7/23/2025 & 7/30/2025
One-Day Weekend Session
Saturdays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 12/28/24, 1/11/2025, 2/15/2025, 3/8/2025, 4/5/2025, 5/3/2025, 6/7/2025, 7/12/2025
Cost
$60 for this class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Your Newborn and Understanding Birth in-person classes (savings of $25).
Register
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Understanding Birth eClass
Allow 4-6 hours to complete
This interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more, and highlights ways support people can help throughout the process. 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!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
Cost
$40 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
Register for eClass
eClass is completed online only.
Understanding Multiples
One day, 7-hour course
Pregnant with twins or more? Take an interactive class made just for you! This class covers everything you need to know about your unique pregnancy, including what to expect from a vaginal or cesarean birth, breastfeeding more than one baby, and life at home with multiples. Woven throughout the class are fun activities to help you learn and engaging video clips that share the real stories of families with multiples.
Course Topics Include:
- Pregnancy
- Labor Process
- Comfort Techniques
- Medical Interventions
- Vaginal and Cesarean Birth
- Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Recovery
- Life at Home
Cost
$60
Register
To register for this class, please call Childbirth Education at (989) 583-4426 or (989) 583-4503.
Location
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a code will be provided to you in MyChart, in a letter, and on the reminder call so that you may enter the building. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
Cesarean Section (C-section) Course
Allow 2 hours to complete
The goal of this course is to define cesarean section, discuss indications for cesarean birth, the risk and benefits of cesarean birth, surgery preparations, anesthesia, and recovery.
Cost
$60
Register
To register for this class, please call Childbirth Education at (989) 583-4426 or (989) 583-4503.
Childbirth eClass Bundle
Register for 3 eClasses at a discounted rate.
The Childbirth eClass Bundle includes the complete Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes.
Cost
$100 for 3 eClasses, a savings of $10
Register for eClass
eClasses are completed online only.
Childbirth Class Bundle
Register for 3 Classes at a discounted rate.
The Childbirth Class Bundle includes the complete Understanding Breastfeeding Class, Understanding Your Newborn Class and Understanding Birth Class in-person classes.
Cost
$125 for 3 Classes, a savings of $25
Register
To register for the class bundle, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Family & Friends® CPR, AED, & Choking
One day, 2-hour course
This 2-hour course is designed for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who wishes to learn CPR. This is not a certification course but rather a family and friends’ course to teach the essentials of CPR. The course covers infant and child choking & CPR, and adult CPR and AED.
Course Topics Include:
- Adult CPR, AED Use & Choking
- Child CPR, AED Use & Choking
- Infant CPR & Choking
Location
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a code will be provided to you in MyChart, in a letter, and on the reminder call so that you may enter the building. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
Upcoming Dates
Weekday Classes
January 1/16/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
February 2/11/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
March 3/19/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
April 4/2/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
May 5/13/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
June 6/17/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
July 7/1/2025, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Weekend
January 1/4/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
February 2/1/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
March 3/1/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
April 4/19/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
May 5/3/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
June 6/7/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
July 7/19/2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost
$20 per person
Register
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Financial Assistance
If payment is a hardship, please contact ChildbirthEducation@chs-mi.com or (989)583-4426.
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