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 Basics
This is a one day course offered on the 1st Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. - 5 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 with an hour lunch 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. Lunch break is one hour (meal not included)
We also offer this class on Thursday evenings 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 Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.
Where: Willow Creek Medical Office Building, Second Floor, Room 201 at 5501 Willow Creek Drive
Contact: (479) 684-3204
Childbirth Refresher
This condensed version of the Childbirth Basics class is for expectant parents who have previously experienced childbirth. This class is offered monthly on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Willow Creek Women's Hospital at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson. For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.
Siblings: Big Brothers and Big Sisters!
This class emphasizes the importance of becoming an older brother or sister. This class is offered monthly on a Saturday morning from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Willow Creek Women's Hospital at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson. For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204..
Grandparents: Times have Changed
All expectant grandparents welcome for this class. Topics include changes in baby care, current trends in medical practices, and how to best support the new family. This class is offered every other month on a Monday evening from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Willow Creek Women's Hospital at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson. For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.
Breastfeeding Basics
Find out the latest evidence-based information to help get off to a good start with breastfeeding. This class is offered monthly on a Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., or a Saturday morning from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Willow Creek Women's Hospital at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road in Johnson. For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.
Infant Safety & CPR
This class is on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. and is designed to teach basic infant safety. You will be given accident prevention and safety tips, instructions and demonstrations on infant choking and infant CPR. The CPR training provided will not certify you in Infant CPR but will teach you the necessary skills to perform CPR on your child, thus equipping you to handle an emergency situation with greater confidence. Other topics will include: basic home safety, safe sleep, car seat safety, immunizations, Shaken Baby Syndrome, etc.
We recommend this class for new and expectant parents, grandparents, family members and babysitters.
This class is held at the Willow Creek Medical Office Building, Second Floor, Room 201 at 5501 Willow Creek Drive.
For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.
Willow Creek Women’s Healthy Fitness Program
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 Mondays and Wednesdays 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 Siblings
This is a fun class for siblings while mom and baby are enjoying Fit Moms class. Activities will vary. Snacks are provided. Dads are encouraged to attend. This class is offered during the Fit Moms class every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 - 6 p.m. in the second floor classroom at the Medical Office building.
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.
Early Pregnancy/Wellness & Nutrition
In this one night class, our experienced staff will cover the importance of healthy living during your pregnancy and the influences your choices will have on both yourself and your baby. Topics will include: physical and emotional changes experienced by expectant parents, physical activity during pregnancy (exercise, relaxation, proper body mechanics), changes in lifestyle (smoking, drugs, alcohol), discomforts of pregnancy (causes and possible remedies), and proper nutrition during pregnancy. This class takes place on one Monday each month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
We recommend this class for all mothers around 20 weeks gestation
For class dates, information or to enroll, call (479) 684-3204.