1. The physicians of NORTHWEST Ob/Gyn offer a unique childbirth class designed especially for our patients. The curriculum includes information about labor progression, medications, breathing techniques and comfort measures, epidurals, and delivery and postpartum procedures.
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The class is completed in one session which is 4 hrs in length. Suggested attendance is optimally week 30-36 of pregnancy.
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Classes are monthly
TUESDAY Classes are 6pm-10pm at NORTHWEST OB/GYN, 3841 Trueman Ct., Hilliard, 43026.
SUNDAY Classes are 9am-1pm at AVINA WOMEN’S CARE 3600 Olentangy River Rd, bldg 490, Columbus, 43214 in the office complex across from Riverside Hospital campus, just north of the 315 freeway ramp (Avina is in back of the office court, on the left).
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Instructors are Nurses with additional certification in Labor and Delivery Nursing.
To register:
1. Select a class date from the list.
2. Email below information:
name, PHONE NUMBER and/or e-mail for confirmation,
doctor, due date, class date selection
Contact Becky Schmitt bjs3b60@gmail.com 614-476-5224 for information
Fee is $85 Venmo (non-business) @Rebecca-Schmitt-4 or zelle to bjseb60@gmail.com
Confirmation will be sent when your information and fee are received.
Childbirth Education Class Schedule 2025:
Tuesday May 20
Tuesday June 17
Sunday June 29
Sunday July 13
Tuesday July 22
Sunday August 3
Tuesday August 19
Tuesday September 23
Sunday September 28
Sunday October 12
Tuesday October 21
Sunday November 9
Tuesday November 18
Sunday December 7
Tuesday December 9

Childbirth Education
We strongly encourage some form of Childbirth education for our first time expectant Moms.
There are several options for education regarding the Labor and Delivery experience:
2. Since our patients will deliver at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Maternity Tours and Classes can also be found by visiting https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/womens-health/our-programs/maternity