CLASSES

Individualized prenatal and postpartum classes so you’ll feel prepared, comfortable, and confident to welcome your baby

Childbirth, 1 Day Class

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission’s one-day class, taught by Melissa Sahhar George and Nicole Elliott Bays, is perfect for those unable to attend the five-week series due to scheduling conflicts. A certified childbirth instructor will provide information on the stages of labor, comfort measures and positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications, Birth Center tour and much more. The Empathy Belly is not included. Fee includes pregnant person and their partner/support person as one registration. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring two pillows and a blanket to class. Call AdventHealth Class Registration to register for your free Newborn Care Class at (913) 676-7777, Option 2.

The Childbirth, 1 Day Class is taught at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission from 9am-4:30pm on available dates.

Registration Fee: $75

Upcoming Class Dates:

  • 1/04/2020
  • 1/05/2020
  • 1/11/2020
  • 1/12/2020
  • 1/19/2020
  • 1/25/2020
  • 1/26/2020
  • 2/1/2020
  • 2/8/2020
  • 2/9/2020
  • 2/22/2020
  • 2/23/2020
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Childbirth, 5 Week Class

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission’s five-week comprehensive childbirth class series is perfect for first-time parents. A certified childbirth educator will cover stages of labor, comfort measures and positions, what to expect at the hospital, medications and much more. Partners will have an opportunity to experience pregnancy by wearing the Empathy Belly. This course includes Newborn Care class and a tour of the AdventHealth Birth Center. Fee includes pregnant person and their partner/support person as one registration.

This class is taught by Melissa Sahhar George and Nicole Elliott Bays at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission from 6:30pm-8:30pm on available dates.

Registration Fee: $65

Upcoming Class Dates:

  • Thursdays, Janurary 2nd through January 30th
  • Wednesdays, January 8th through February 5th
  • Mondays, January 20th through February 17th
  • Tuesdays, February 4th through March 3rd
  • Wednesdays, February 12th through March 11th
  • Thursdays, February 20th through March 19th
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Newborn Care

Bringing home your newborn is an exciting and anxious time. We will boost your self-confidence with our newborn care class. You will learn what to expect at the hospital, newborn tests and procedures, baby basics such as bathing, diapering, cord care, safe sleep, calming techniques, Happiest Baby on the Block and much more. This class is included in AdventHealth Shawnee Mission’s Childbirth 5 week class content and is free if also taking the Childbirth Prep 1 Day class at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. Fee includes pregnant person and partner/support person as one registration.

Taught by Melissa Sahhar George and Nicole Elliott Bays at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission from 6:30pm-9pm on available dates.

Registration Fee: $30

Upcoming Class Dates:

  • 1/6/2020
  • 1/9/2020
  • 1/14/2020
  • 1/15/2020
  • 1/23/2020
  • 1/27/2020
  • 2/3/2020
  • 2/7/2020
  • 2/11/2020
  • 2/15/2020
  • 2/20/2020
  • 2/24/2020
  • 2/28/2020
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Private and Semi-Private Custom Classes

Private and semi-private personalized classes, taught by either Melissa Sahhar George or Nicole Elliott Bays, offered in the comfort of your own home when it’s convenient for you. A semi-private class is a fantastic option for 2-4 couples.

Classes offered:

  • Birth(4-7 hours) broken up into 2 meetings
  • Breastfeeding(2-3 hours)
  • Newborn Care(2-3 hours)

Registration Fee: $60 per hour

Upcoming Class Dates:

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Birth Ball and Partner Prep

Prenatal yoga instructor and birth educator Lauren Letterman is combining two popular prenatal yoga classes into a fun and informative date night. Bring your partner and learn about comfortable touch and movement for pregnancy and birth. In addition to the birth ball segment, we'll review positions, techniques and tips for comfort during pregnancy and birth. Perfect for all levels of yoga experience and all stages of pregnancy. 12 couple maximum. Register early to save your spot!

Registration Fee: $39 per couple

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Prenatal Yoga

Take care of yourself and your baby throughout pregnancy with this unique 6 week course. Prenatal yoga instructor, childbirth educator, and experienced birth doula Lauren Letterman will guide you through six 75 minute yoga classes, each class tailored to fit your needs.

Our series will loosely follow this format:

Week 1 - Introduction to yoga with Lauren

Week 2 - Chair+Birth Ball Yoga

Week 3 - Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health

Week 4 - Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra

Week 5 - Active Flow

Week 6 - Slow flow, deep stretch

Registration Fee: $80 for all 6 weeks OR $15 drop-in rate

Upcoming Class Dates:

  • Tuesday Jan. 7th
  • Tues February 11th
  • Tuesday Feb 25th
  • Tues March 31st
  • Tues April 14
  • Tues May 19th
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Achieve Breastfeeding Success

Coming Soon!

Take this easy online course prenatally or shortly after giving birth to learn everything needed to achieve breastfeeding success.

Upon registering, students gain unlimited access to the included videos and course materials AND instructors are available for additional virtual support, so parents feel confident and supported at all times during the first several weeks of lactation. Videos and images are captioned for accessibility.

Registration Fee: TBD

Upcoming Class Dates: