Childbirth Education Classes

Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire provides online childbirth and breastfeeding classes that you can take conveniently from home.

Our eClasses are perfect for parents who need more flexible schedule and would like information when, where and how they prefer. Once signed up, you will have access to the classes, information and videos for nine months.

Registration information
To register for an eClass, use the registration form in our Childbirth Education brochure. You will receive this brochure in your 28-week folder, or you can call 715-858-4646 to have one mailed or pick one up at your next prenatal appointment.

If you have questions or would like a Birth Center tour, call the Eau Claire Birth Center at 715-858-8300.

Online Classes

Understanding Birth eClass
This interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more, and highlights ways partners can help throughout the process. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan. Allow 4-6 hours to complete.

Understanding Multiples eClass

Expecting twins or more? Take an interactive online class made just for you. This class covers everything you need to know about your unique pregnancy, including what to expect from a vaginal or cesarean birth, breastfeeding more than one baby, and life at home with multiples. Woven throughout the eClass are fun activities to help you learn and engaging video clips that share the real stories of families with multiples. Allow 3-5 hours to complete.

Understanding Breastfeeding eClass

This interactive online course covers the essentials of breastfeeding, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. You also will have the opportunity to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker. Allow 2-3 hours to complete.

Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield offers three in-person classes on topics including Childbirth Education, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Baby Basics.

To register for a class, call 715-387-7011. A staff member will take your information and collect payment to be registered. In-person classes are limited to 5 participants, including their support person. Participation is determined on a first come, first serve basis with paid registrations. Classes may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or due to low class enrollment. Call 715-387-7011 for more information on cancelations.

View in-person class categories below for more details on the topics and available dates.

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Expos

This free, drop-in expo is for expectant parents, grandparents and siblings. Get information on a variety of topics related to all phases of pregnancy and beyond including:

You also will have the opportunity to learn more about in-person classes and register for upcoming prenatal classes.

Location: Learning Resource Center and Hospital Conference Center, Marshfield Medical Center

Dates: Monday, May 12, 2025, and Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Expo time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Perinatal education

Additionally, Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield offers perinatal education sessions to provide you with prenatal education and support as well as help you prepare for your upcoming hospital stay. We recommend you sign up for perinatal education after 30 weeks gestation. This session includes a birth center tour at Marshfield Medical Center.

To sign up, login to My Marshfield Clinic to self-schedule one of our group sessions. Begin your search with “Get Care”, then “Schedule an Appointment”. Use “Reason for Appt” tab and enter Women’s Health Perinatal Education Session and Tour or scroll down to select to self-schedule for a time and date that works best for you. You also can call 715-387-5161, option 1, or schedule at your next OB appointment with an appointment coordinator.

In-person classes

Childbirth Education Class

Practice positioning, breathing and relaxation techniques, and tour the Birth Center. You will learn about the birthing process based on the Lamaze theory of childbirth education allowing you to make informed choices for a positive birth experience.

Cost: $45/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Kristin Korslin, R.N., Danica Arthur, R.N.
Class time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Birth

1 day classes:
Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Learn how breastfeeding works. Topics include:

Cost: $20/couple

Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)

Instructor: Tonya Hackett, R.N., IBCLC
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Breastfeeding

Class dates:
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025

Baby Basics Class

This combined class includes the basics of newborn care during your hospital stay and the first few weeks at home. Topics include:

Cost: $20/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Kristin Glass, R.N., B.S.N., RNC-OB, CCCE, CPST
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Your Newborn

Class dates:
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Wednesday, July 123, 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

Prenatal Classes 2025

The birth of a child is one of the most cherished moments in life. The Birthing Center at Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua Hospital offers several opportunities for childbirth education. As you prepare for your birth experience, prenatal classes can be an important step. The classes are taught by experienced OB Registered Nurses. Call the birthing center at 715-439-8042 for more information. 

Class 1: The End of Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, Medications and Procedures you may experience.

Class 2: Comfort and Coping Techniques, Cesarean Birth, Postpartum Recovery and a Virtual Department Tour

Class 3: Your Newborn and Off to a Good Start with Breastfeeding

Each Series consists of EITHER 3 classes, held on Wednesday evenings, from 6:00pm-8:00 pm OR a 6 hour Saturday class held from 8:00am-2:00pm. Classes will be virtual for now, but we hope to return to an in-person format soon.

Series A: Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15 and 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Series B: Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Series C: Wednesdays, May 7, 14 and 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Series D: Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Series E: Wednesdays, Sept. 3, 10 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Series F: Saturday, Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration Information : Return the form located here to: Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua Birthing Center, 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua WI 54548, or call 715-439-8042.   

Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake offers an online childbirth education class that you can take conveniently from home on your own timing.

Registration information
How to sign up for eClass
This class is offered in partnership with Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire. To register for the online eClass, mail this form with credit card information or a check payable to Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire for $45 to this address:
Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire
Attn: Cashier
2116 Craig Rd.
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Once payment is received by our cashier, an email confirmation and activation code will be emailed to you.

Understanding Birth eClass
This interactive online course covers essential information on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum and newborn care. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan. Allow four-to-six hours to complete. Once registered, you will have access to the classes, information and videos for nine months.
Cost: $45/couple

Marshfield Medical Center-Weston offers in-person childbirth, infant care, breastfeeding and parenting classes at their Family Birth Center.

All classes are held in the conference creativity room next to the Bread Basket Cafeteria at the hospital. You can park in PARKING LOT #4 and enter in Door #4. Expectant mothers can bring one support person to every class.

Registration information
To register for a class, call 715-393-3039 and indicate which classes you would like to attend and date.

In-person classes In-person classes are limited to 5 participants, including their support person. Participation is determined on a first come, first serve basis with paid registrations.

Cancellation information In-person classes may be canceled in the event of inclement weather or due to low class enrollment. Call 715-393-3039 for more information on cancelations.

Breastfeeding basics: A certified lactation consultant or lactation educator will present information on the advantages of breastfeeding, and discuss tips on getting started, positioning techniques, and how to overcome common challenges of breastfeeding.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Jan. 22
• March 5
• April 16
• May 21
• June 25
• Aug. 6
• Sept. 17
• Oct. 22
• Dec. 3

Childbirth Preparation/Infant Care: This class is intended for parents to gain knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for a positive birth experience. Expectant mothers and their support partners will be given the tools to help them manage their labor and birth. Relaxation/breathing techniques and comfort positions will be practiced and information about medications and Cesarean section will also be discussed. Infant Care: Expectant parents have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about what caring for an infant will be like. This class also provides information on Period of PURPLE Crying and infant CPR (NOT CPR CERTIFICATION).

Childbirth Prep is 8 a.m.-Noon and Infant Care is 1-3 p.m. A combination of Childbirth Prep/Infant Care is Saturdays

• Jan. 18
• March 1
• April 12
• May 17
• June 28
• Aug. 9
• Sept. 20
• Oct. 25
• Dec. 6

Fathers in Training: This class is led by one of the male Marshfield Clinic Health System pediatricians and is for expectant fathers only. Designed for dads to learn in a relaxed environment in the company of other dads. Topics include information on how to care for their new baby as well as their significant other during the postpartum period.

8-9 p.m.

• March 4
• June 2
• Sept. 2
• Dec. 2