Prepared Childbirth Class

This comprehensive class will help prepare expectant parents for all aspects of their birth experience helping to create a positive birth experience. The class philosophy is based upon choices that meet individual and family needs including natural relaxation techniques, as well as pain management options, helping women cope more effectively with the challenges of labor. Please dress in comfortable clothing with layers, as the temperature of the classroom environment can vary.

  • What to Expect During Labor
  • Relaxation and Comfort Techniques
  • Anesthesia and Pain Relief Options
  • Vaginal Birth
  • Cesarean Birth
  • Postpartum Care
  • Tour of St Joseph Mercy Oakland Family Birth Center and new Mother Baby Unit

Please note there is an attendance minimum for this class. See the Our Policies page for details.
Class:     Prepared Childbirth Class
Where:   St Joseph Mercy Oakland - Franco Education Center Auditorium
Time:     9:00am - 3:00pm, check in begins at 8:45am
Cost:     $80.00 per couple (expectant mother and her support person)

Register online on the class dates below

SAVE MONEY ON CLASSES BY REGISTERING FOR A CLASS BUNDLE THAT INCLUDES EVERYTHING NEW PARENTS NEED: BREASTFEEDING CLASS, INFANT CARE CLASS AND PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS

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CLASS BUNDLES
Includes: Breastfeeding, Infant Care and Prepared Childbirth Classes

​$145.00 per couple - SAVE $15.00 OFF IF REGISTERED SEPARATE


All classes are held at

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Education Center
Franco Communication Center
44405 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48341



The St Joseph Mercy Oakland Education Center is located on the lower level of the Main Hospital Lobby. You may use either the elevator located to the left of the fireplace in the lobby or the stairs. The Franco Communications Center is at the bottom of the stairs.