Maternity Center: Maternity Education

Childbirth & Maternity Education Classes in Iowa

Preparing for a baby comes with many questions. Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics offers maternity education to help expecting parents feel more informed and confident about labor, delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.

Advance registration is required for our maternity education classes. Choose from in-person childbirth education classes or convenient online childbirth and breastfeeding education classes you can complete on your own schedule.

Events Calendar

Childbirth Classes

Our childbirth classes help you prepare for labor and delivery, and the first days with your baby. Along the way, you will learn what to expect during the birth process and have time to ask questions.

Topics include:

You will also tour the Iowa Specialty Hospital Maternity Center to become familiar with where you will deliver your baby.

In-person childbirth classes are free.

Online Maternity Classes with Baby360 Childbirth Academy™

Looking for an option you can complete at home? Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics also offers online prenatal classes and maternity education through Baby360 Childbirth Academy™.

These online childbirth classes are self-paced and give expecting and new parents the flexibility to learn on their own schedule. Classes are available in both English and Spanish and cover important topics before and after your baby's birth.

Labor & Childbirth

Learn what to expect during labor and delivery, including the stages of labor, comfort measures, pain management, and the birth process.

Postpartum Care

Learn about physical and emotional recovery after childbirth and what to expect as your body adjusts during the postpartum period.

Baby Care

Build confidence caring for your newborn and learn what to expect during your baby's first days and weeks at home.

Breastfeeding Education

Learn the basics of breastfeeding, including proper positioning, latching, and recognizing your baby’s feeding cues. Get helpful tips for managing common challenges and building confidence as you begin breastfeeding. 

Bump2Baby360 Pregnancy & Parenting App

Bump2Baby360 (formerly YoMingo) is a free app that supports parents from pregnancy through their baby's first year. It offers helpful videos, health tips, and tools to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care. You can also track baby kicks, contractions, and feedings.

Set Up Your Bump2Baby360 Account

Maternity Class Details & Registration

Advance registration is required for in-person maternity classes. View our Events Calendar to find upcoming childbirth class dates and complete your registration.

Start Planning for Your Maternity Care

Our maternity team supports you throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. Connect with our OB Navigator for guidance and support, find a maternity provider in Clarion, or view our Maternity Center locations and hours to plan your visit.

Take the next step in preparing for your baby with a team that is here to support you along the way.

Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment