Informational & Instructional Classes

Childbirth classes are strongly encouraged to help you prepare for your childbirth experience. Class presentations and discussions will include such topics as signs and stages of labor, anesthesia and pain management options, the role of the birthing coach, mother-infant care, and a presentation by a pediatrician. Relaxation and breathing techniques are also taught and practiced to help you work with your labor.

Please feel free to ask anyone in the office for more information on classes, including dates and times that they are offered. We have brochures available for some of the courses. Be sure to register early for the classes you want, as they fill up very quickly.

Childbirth Classes

You must register early to reserve a seat in this class

  1. Sherman Hospital / Crystal Lake Ambutal (800) 397-9000
  2. St. Joseph Hospital (847) 931-1800

These classes include a 6-week Lamaze refresher course, mini-courses, VBAC courses, and a cesarean course.

Maternity Center Tours

  1. Sherman Hospital (800) 397-9000
  2. St. Joseph Hospital (847) 695-3200, Ext. 5751

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Classes

  1. Sherman Hospital (800) 397-9000
  2. St. Joseph Hospital (847) 931-1800

These classes cost $10.00 for 3-10 year olds; they receive a T-shirt and watch a video

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Classes (C.P.R.)

  1. Sherman Hospital (800) 397-9000

These are instructional classes available for both adult, infant and children’s C.P.R.

Breastfeeding Information & Support

  1. Sherman Hospital (800) 397-9000
  2. Sherman Hospital Lactation Consultant (847) 888 -8996
  3. St. Joseph Hospital (847) 931-1800
  4. St. Joseph Hospital breastfeeding 24 hr. hotline (847) 931-5551 & (847) 888-5480
  5. La Leche League International (847) 519-7730

There are classes for women who plan to breastfeed (which should be taken before delivery) and classes for women who have delivered and are currently breastfeeding.

Diabetes Education Classes

  1. Sherman Hospital (847) 695-3200, Ext. 5454