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Prenatal Care

Childbirth education

Childbirth education classes and parenting resources are offered in Eau Claire, as well as Barron and Menomonie. Search Classes & Events for local class dates, method of delivery and costs. Registration is required for all prenatal and postpartum classes; class sizes are limited.

Class Cancellation

If class is canceled, we will make every attempt to reach you by phone or email. We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet minimum size requirements. Alternative classes will be offered whenever possible. You also may contact the Family Birth Center to ask about class status:

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Class

This class is designed for soon-to-be big brothers or big sisters, as well as their parents. Children will learn about newborn safety and ways they can help in their new role. Parents must accompany children. Siblings attending should bring a stuffed animal. Class is geared toward siblings ages 2 to 6.

  • Offered in Menomonie
Breastfeeding Education

This class is designed for women who are considering breastfeeding or those who have decided to breastfeed. It covers the benefits of breastfeeding and information needed to achieve breastfeeding goals. Support people welcome. Babies are encouraged to attend.

  • Offered in Menomonie
Breastfeeding Education (virtual offering)

This virtual class is designed for women who are considering breastfeeding or those who have decided to breastfeed. It covers the benefits of breastfeeding and information needed to achieve breastfeeding goals. Support people welcome. Babies are encouraged to attend.

  • Offered in Barron, Eau Claire and Menomonie
Newborn Care (virtual offering)

This one-session class is for women in the seventh to ninth month of pregnancy or those who have recently delivered. A support person is welcome. Topics include parenting, feeding a newborn baby, bath time, sleep patterns, safety and signs of illness.

  • Offered in Eau Claire
Nursing Mom's Network

This weekly drop-in group allows moms to work through the natural ups and downs of breastfeeding with other moms and a lactation consultant. Bring your baby and personal pump or parts to use the hospital-grade pump, if needed. The group is facilitated by certified lactation consultants.

  • Offered in Eau Claire

Preparing for Delivery Classes

A support person is welcome at all classes.

Birth Basics (virtual offering)

This two-day class is designed for women in their seventh or eighth month of pregnancy. It includes information on labor, delivery, cesarean birth and pain management.

  • Offered in Eau Claire
Childbirth Preparation Class

This one-day class is for first-time parents or those who need a refresher. Class includes a facility tour and information on labor, delivery, cesarean birth, pain management and newborn care.

  • Offered in Menomonie
Prenatal Workshop & Caring for Baby Class

This one-day class is designed to help parents-to-be prepare for their new baby. Class includes a facility tour and information on third trimester expectations, labor, delivery and postpartum, as well as newborn basics.

  • Offered in Barron
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