Pregnancy is a time that is filled with joy, excitement, and a lot of questions. Get answers to your questions along with practical tips and advice for labor and delivery, and coming home with baby. Explore our classes led by nurses who are certified childbirth educators and experts in breastfeeding. You can also bring your partner or support person.
Corewell Health locations offered: Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Pennock, Zeeland, and virtual.
At the offered locations, a tour of the birthing center is included in the third class.
Community partner locations: HELP
Before your baby arrives, learn about labor and delivery, pain management, and facts about medicated pain management options. You’ll also learn about recovery from birth, preparing for the early weeks at home with your baby, and infant care and feeding.
The fee for this class is $170. We will bill your insurance using the following diagnosis code: Z32.2 and procedure code: S9442.
Insurance coverage for this class varies by plan. Some insurance providers cover the full cost, while others may provide partial coverage or no coverage at all. Before registering for a class, we strongly encourage you to contact your insurance provider and provide the diagnosis and procedure codes listed above to confirm your specific benefits and coverage.
If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the class, any remaining balance will be your responsibility and will be billed directly to you.
This class is available at our Grand Rapids location.
This is similar to our Understanding Birth class, but goes more in-depth with comfort techniques and understanding the body’s pain response during a low-intervention birth. You will learn about the impact of birth hormones, the physical and emotional stages of labor, postpartum recovery, and infant care. The series empowers you to trust the birthing process, advocate for yourself, and stay calm when plans may change.
The fee for this class is $170. We will bill your insurance using the following diagnosis code: Z32.2 and procedure code: S9442.
Insurance coverage for this class varies by plan. Some insurance providers cover the full cost, while others may provide partial coverage or no coverage at all. Before registering for a class, we strongly encourage you to contact your insurance provider and provide the diagnosis and procedure codes listed above to confirm your specific benefits and coverage.
If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the class, any remaining balance will be your responsibility and will be billed directly to you.
Learn what to expect if you are planning for a Cesarean birth, including surgical prep, procedure details, breastfeeding after surgery, and recovery in the hospital and at home.
The fee for this class is $70. We will bill your insurance using the following diagnosis code: Z32.2 and procedure code: S9438.
Insurance coverage for this class varies by plan. Some insurance providers cover the full cost, while others may provide partial coverage or no coverage at all. Before registering for a class, we strongly encourage you to contact your insurance provider and provide the diagnosis and procedure codes listed above to confirm your specific benefits and coverage.
If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the class, any remaining balance will be your responsibility and will be billed directly to you.
This class is taught by a pelvic floor physical therapist who specializes in the care of pregnant and postpartum patients. It will include information on the pelvic floor and core tissue changes during pregnancy, as well as common issues like pain, incontinence, and diastasis during pregnancy. Information will also be provided about how to prepare the pelvic floor for birth and how to be prepared for postpartum recovery. This one-hour class will allow time for interactive questions and will provide external resources to help you feel your best during pregnancy and prepare for birth.
This class is available at no cost.
This class is taught by a pelvic floor physical therapist who specializes in the care of pregnant and postpartum patients. It will include information on the pelvic floor and core tissue changes after delivery, as well as common issues like pain, incontinence, instability, and sexual dysfunction. Information will also be provided about how to heal and strengthen the pelvic floor after birth and how to approach your postpartum recovery. This one-hour class will allow time for interactive questions and will provide external resources to help you heal and thrive after childbirth.
This class is available at no cost.
If you are pregnant, have given birth before, and would like a refresher on techniques and information regarding labor and delivery, this class was designed for you! Topics include: Review of labor positions and breathing patterns; labor partner assistance: how to provide support during labor and birth; Comfort measures, including relaxation, mindfulness, and breathing techniques; medical interventions, including pain management options; Newborn care updates and changes in family dynamics with the addition of a sibling.
The fee for this class is $80. We will bill your insurance using the following diagnosis code: Z32.2 and procedure code: S9437.
Insurance coverage for this class varies by plan. Some insurance providers cover the full cost, while others may provide partial coverage or no coverage at all. Before registering for a class, we strongly encourage you to contact your insurance provider and provide the diagnosis and procedure codes listed above to confirm your specific benefits and coverage.
If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the class, any remaining balance will be your responsibility and will be billed directly to you.
Twins, triplets, and more… This virtual class is built for the unique experience of pregnancy and birth when that experience includes more than one baby. You will learn about labor and delivery options with multiples, pain management, facts about epidurals, induction, and Cesarean birth. You’ll also learn about recovery from your birth experience, preparing for the early weeks at home with your babies, and infant care and feeding of multiples.
The fee for this class is $170. We will bill your insurance using the following diagnosis code: Z32.2 and procedure code: S9442.
Insurance coverage for this class varies by plan. Some insurance providers cover the full cost, while others may provide partial coverage or no coverage at all. Before registering for a class, we strongly encourage you to contact your insurance provider and provide the diagnosis and procedure codes listed above to confirm your specific benefits and coverage.
If your insurance does not cover the full cost of the class, any remaining balance will be your responsibility and will be billed directly to you.
Email prenataleducatorsgroup@corewellhealth.org for questions or assistance with registration.