Childbirth Education at Willow Creek
Pregnancy is a joyous, exciting and sometimes uncertain journey. Education, knowledgeable doctors and staff, and a caring atmosphere close to home can make all the difference. At Willow Creek Women's Hospital, we’re here to make the most memorable nine months of your life go smoothly and to help your pregnancy be a healthy one.
Mothers-to-be, their coaches and their families are invited to attend our classes. Many topics are addressed, from childbirth relaxation and breathing techniques, what to expect during labor and delivery, the coach's role, hospital care of mother and newborn and early parenthood topics.
Childbirth Education Events
Childbirth Basics
This is a one day course offered on the 1st Saturday of every month from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This class covers basic information to prepare you for your childbirth experience and what to expect during your hospital stay. Topics include pregnancy discomforts, the changes the body goes through during labor, labor interventions, Baby Friendly practices, introductory relaxation and comfort techniques, pain management options, breastfeeding, postpartum care and newborn care with some hands on practice. You should plan for a full day of learning and a tour of the hospital, including one of the labor suites.
We recommend this class for first time mothers, around 34 weeks gestation, and their support person.
Light refreshments are available.
We also offer this class two Thursday evenings a month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Thursday evening classes are broken up into 4 evening sessions over the course of 4 weeks.
We recommend this class for first time mothers, around 32 weeks gestation, and their support person.
To register for Childbirth Education classes, call (479) 684-3204. Please register for a class at least one month before your due date.
This class is held at the Willow Creek Medical Office Building, Second Floor, Room 201 at 5501 Willow Creek Drive.
Mom's Breastfeeding Support Group
This support group helps new moms learn more about breastfeeding, while connecting with other moms.
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. and 4th Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.
Where: Willow Creek Medical Office Building, Second Floor, Room 201 at 5501 Willow Creek Drive
Contact: (479) 684-3204
Siblings: Big Brothers and Big Sisters!
If you’d like to have a siblings class, please call (479) 684-3204 to schedule a session.
Breastfeeding Basics
Find out the latest evidence-based information to help get off to a good start with breastfeeding. This class is offered monthly at Willow Creek Women’s Hospital at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson. For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.
Baby Boot Camp & Infant Safety
This class will provide you with basic baby care knowledge and basic infant safety. Content includes finding a provider for baby, what baby may look like at birth (normal head molding, baby acne, stork bites, ect.), baby behavior (sleeping and crying patterns), what to expect during a typical hospital stay at Willow Creek Women's Hospital, safety in the hospital, first medications given after birth, hearing screen, use of bulb syringe, cord care, bathing, diapering, jaundice and tummy time. You will also be given accident prevention and safety tips, including basic home safety, safe sleep, car seat safety, immunizations, Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, etc.
This class is held at the Willow Creek Medical Office Building, Second Floor, Room 201 at 5501 Willow Creek Drive.
We recommend this class for all new and expecting parents. Please call the OB Nurse Navigator at (479) 684-3204 for questions.
Women’s Studio
All fitness classes will be held in the Willow Creek Women’s Health and Fitness Gym, which is located on the second floor of the Medical Office building across the parking lot from Willow Creek Women’s Hospital.
Fit Pregnancy
This class is a pregnant mom’s fitness class, which will lead to faster recovery, healthy weight gain, healthier pregnancies with far fewer discomforts, fewer labor and delivery interventions as well as healthier and better-adapted babies. This class is offered every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. No equipment is needed.
Fit Moms
This is a postpartum fitness mom’s class, which will lead mothers to a powerful definition of themselves as well as empowerment, which spreads within the family unit and beyond. This is a 12 week program starting at 6 weeks postpartum. Babies are welcome. This class is offered every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 - 6 p.m. No equipment is needed.
Fit NICU Mom
This specialized fitness/support program, designed uniquely for the postpartum mom with an infant in the NICU, will help them gain a more powerful definition of themselves, along with empowerment that can spread to their families and beyond. This class is offered in an “Open Gym” (Come & Go) format on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. every week. No equipment needed. Call (479) 684-3255 for more information.
Fit Women
This is a fitness class open to all women every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.