Classes

• Online Childbirth Classes
• Individual Consultations
• Tours
• Birthing Companions/Doula Support
  
  Please see Lactation Support Services for breastfeeding classes, support groups and resources.

Online Childbirth Classes

Childbirth Education Class ($140 per family)– A 2.5-hour class, limited to 5 families. This small group setting allows you and your partner to ask any questions in a safe environment. Topics covered include home preparations, third trimester comfort measures, sigs and symptoms of labor, admission process, labor stages, comfort options, ways nursing staff will support during labor and delivery, physical and psychological changes after delivery, and coaching tips for your birth partner. Learners will also see many of the items we use during delivery to allow you to become comfortable with your labor and delivery experience. You will also receive online and paper resources to review at your convenience during this exciting time. 

***In person classes will include a tour of the unit.

*** Please note: All Attendees must bring a valid state or federal photo ID. Attendees can park in Orleans Garage and will meet at the Zayed 8 Security Desk, 5 minutes prior to start time. Please download the Hopkins “Find Your Way” app to help with driving and walking directions.

Registration and payment are now online if you would like to pay by credit card or check. Please click here for more information regarding dates and times. If desired a certificate of completion to submit for insurance can be obtained after the class has been completed. Please complete form during class and  allow 1 week for certificate to be emailed to you.

Contact information: [email protected]

eClass ($50)– An online childbirth class ideal for those expectant parents who would prefer to work at their own pace. The eight-chapter program is an interactive, web-based class that uses videos, personal birth stories, animations, activities, and games to teach all of the essential information parents need to know to prepare for their birth. Your eClass registration includes online access for 9 months. Our online childbirth class will help you:

• Understand pregnancy: What's happening to your body, discomforts, warning signs, nutrition, exercise and more
• Learn about labor: Preparing for birth, pre-labor signs, onset of labor, 3D animation of labor process and more
• See how the stages of labor unfold: Watch amazing real-life birth stories
• Discover helpful comfort techniques: Breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, labor and pushing positions, advice for partners and more
• Learn about the Hopkins unit: Information about our rooms, services, parking, visitor policies, and stay up to date on Covid-19 policies and procedure changes.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/childbirth-e-class-aims-to-alleviate-anxieties

Class Fee: $50. Your eClass registration includes online access for 9 months. Registration and payment are now online if you would like to pay by credit card or check. Please click on the link below for more information.

You can purchase this online class here. 

   * To submit questions, please email [email protected]. A labor and delivery nurse will respond to your email.

Individual Consultations

Individual Consultations ($200 per couple) – This program offers all of the education covered in our Childbirth Education class and a personal tour of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Birthing Center, with one of our Childbirth Educators. Your educator will reach out prior, to prepare a class that meets your family’s individual needs. It is not necessary to register for a unit tour as it is already included with your session. *** Private lessons can be in person or virtual. 

Registration and payment are now online if you would like to pay by credit card or check. Please click here for more information regarding dates and times.

  *To submit questions, please  email [email protected]. A labor and delivery nurse will respond to your email.

Tours 

• In PersonTour: 
  Tours will last 45 minutes and will be with a labor nurse. *** Please note: All Attendees must bring a valid state or federal photo ID. Attendees can park in Orleans Garage and will meet at the Zayed 8 Security Desk, 5 minutes prior to start time. Please download the Hopkins “Find Your Way” app to help with driving and walking directions.
   
• Virtual Tour: (Free!) – A free, virtual tour of our Birthing Center is accessible via YouTube. Watch our video tour at your convenience at this link.

• *To submit questions, please contact [email protected]. A labor and delivery nurse will respond to your email.

Lactation Support Services

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

 Zayed Small Group Breastfeeding Class

Topics include deciding to breastfeed, getting ready to breastfeed and preparing the entire family for the breastfeeding experience. These classes are intended for pregnant persons and one support person. Cost: $50.00 per couple. Parking is not included in this cost. If you would like to pay by credit card or check, please register at our online class portal.

*** Please do not register for both the small group session as well as the one-hour virtual class.

• Virtual

             Offered via Zoom on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00am -10:30am.

• In-person

           Offered at Johns Hopkins Hospital on Zayed 8 on the the third Sunday of the month from 1:00pm - 2:30 pm.

 Virtual Complimentary Breastfeeding Class for Johns Hopkins Employees

Topics include deciding to breastfeed, getting ready to breastfeed and preparing the entire family for the breastfeeding experience. This is a free, 60-minute class, offered once monthly via Zoom designed as a lunch and learn for the employees of Johns Hopkins. Classes intended for the pregnant person and one support person. This is a compressed version of the small group classes, without videos, models, or extended discussion. Please register at our online class portal.

Moms Breastfeeding Support Group

In-person Breastfeeding Support Group

This weekly, in-person service is FREE and is led by our certified Lacatation Consultants. We offer support to breastfeeding patients and NURSING infants. All are welcome!

Registration is required in order for us to be prepared. Please register at our online class portal. Contact Warm Line if class is closed (phone number below).

• Meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 10:00am to 11:30am at JHH on Zayed 8W.
• Check in with Security upon arrival.
• Please note, there will be no Support Group held on any holiday.
  To submit questions, email [email protected] or call the Lactation office at 410-502-3221.

Virtual Support Group (starts on July 3, 2023) 

• This weekly, virtual service is FREE and offers support to breastfeeding patients and NURSING infants. All are welcome!
• Registration is required in order for us to be prepared. Please register at our online class portal link above. Contact the Warm Line if class is closed (phone number below).
• Meets virtually, every Monday morning from 10:00am to 11:0am.
• Please note, there will be no Support Group held on any holiday.
• To submit questions, email [email protected] or call the Lactation office at 410-502-3221.

Lactation Phone Support 

• Warm Line @ 410-502-3221  
• ​​Please feel free to call with your breastfeeding related questions.
• Our Lactation Consultants will be happy to speak with you and /or return your calls.
• All calls will be returned within 24 hours if we do no speak with you directly.

Birthing Companions/Doula Support

If you are interested in having a birth companion or doula for support before birth, during labor and birth, and after birth please contact The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Birth Companions Program at 410-614-6458 or visit our birth companions information page here. This service is offered free of charge.