Getting ready for a new baby is a thrilling time. At Community Memorial Hospital we offer classes to help you, your coach and your family prepare for the arrival of your baby and parenthood. Our Goal is to offer services that promote healthy individuals and strong families. For questions and current class information
please call the Babyline at: 658-BABY (2229)
BabyLine
To hear current information on our classes or if
you have any questions, including class dates and
time please call us at 805/658-BABY (2229). You can
leave a message which will be returned by the
next business day.
All of our classes, excluding the Maternity Orientation,
are held at our Maternal Child Health
Education home located at 129 N. Joanne Ave.,
one street east of Brent St.
If you deliver at Community Memorial Hospital
you will receive a $10.00 gift certificate which can
be applied toward any of our Baby & Me Classes!!!
Maternity Orientation
Get to know us better by joining us for a tour of
the Maternal Child Health Department! See where
your baby will be born, discover our philosophy
of care, get pre-admitting information and learn
what to expect during your stay. The English
speaking orientations are held every Tuesday evening
at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor
classroom. The Spanish speaking orientations are
held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00
p.m., meeting in the 2nd floor classroom. No reservation
is required and the tour is free.
Congratulations you are pregnant! Our early
pregnancy course will help you and your partner
understand the changes, both physical and
emotional that you will experience in the following
months. We will discuss wellness and nutrition,
changes to your body, lab work, remedies for
common symptoms and intimacy. Classes are
offered once a month and pre-registration is
required.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Mondays from 6-8 p.m.:
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 22
October 20
November 17
December 15
Prenatal Yoga
In this class we will focus on prenatal yoga, one
of the most effective ways to prepare you for a
relaxed labor and birth. Yoga instructor, Sally
McNally is a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Community
Memorial Hospital with over twenty years
of labor and delivery experience. She received
her yoga certification at the Yoga Studio of Santa
Barbara. Fees are accepted at class and no pre-registration
is required. Classes are every Friday
from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. All supplies will be
provided and no previous experience is necessary.
Childbirth Refresher Course This class is an ideal class for those who have
previously had a baby, but would like to review
the childbirthing process including coping
techniques, pushing, breathing and relaxation.
This class is an a two hour course offered once a
month. You will need to pre-register to attend the
class. The cost is $20.00 per class.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Thursdays 6-8 p.m.:
Evening Prepared Childbirth Course
We offer Prepared Childbirth classes that help you
and your coach prepare for the birth of your baby.
Classes are held one evening a week for six consecutive
weeks, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. or 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Our highly trained registered
nurses provide insight into pregnancy, the birthing
process, coach’s role, coping techniques and
recovery. This course also includes information
on pain management, unexpected labor situations,
newborn care and breastfeeding. You must
preregister to attend class. Because our classes fill
up quickly we recommend that you pre-register
in your fifth month of pregnancy. Cost is $100.00
per couple.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.:
July 1-August 5
August 26-September 30
October 7-November 11
November 18-December 16
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Wednesdays 7-9 p.m.:
Weekend Prepared Childbirth Course
This class is a great way to learn how to prepare
for the birth of your baby when you have a busy
week schedule. The information provided in this
course is the same as in the evening course series,
but condensed into one Saturday from 9:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. and one Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. You must pre-register to attend class. Because
our classes fill up quickly we recommend
that you pre-register in your fifth month of pregnancy.
Cost is $100.00 per couple.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Weekends (Sat. 9:00-4:30 & Sun 9:00-12:30):
Bittie Babies (0-3 months)
The role of being a new parent can be overwhelming
at times. Become part of a caring group for
parents with babies up to three months of age.
Learn up-to-date recommendations about infant
care, infant development and ways to cope with
the emotional, social and physical transitions into
parenthood. The classes are $10.00 per class or
$40.00 for the series of six classes. Fees are accepted
in class. Classes are offered on Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
Bigger Babies (3-7 months)
Continue to learn and grow as a parent. Twelve
topics are offered in this parenting series, which
discuss issues affecting an infant’s healthy development.
Please refer to the Baby and Me Schedule
handout for the various topics. The classes
are $10.00 per class or $50.00 for the series of
twelve classes. Fees are accepted in class. Classes
are offered on Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Babysitting 101
This class is for children eleven years old and older
who want to learn how to be a responsible babysitter
and gain insight on infant and pediatric CPR
techniques. A Pediatric CPR participation card is
provided to all participants. Classes are offered
on Saturday mornings from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost is $30.00 per child.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Saturdays 1-4 p.m.:
Infant/Pediatric CPR
The number one cause of death for children under
the age of five is preventable accidents. Learn how
to make your child’s environment safe, how to
prevent the most common childhood accidents,
and infant/child CPR and choking techniques. No
babies or children should attend this class, please.
Classes are offered on Saturday mornings from 9
a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost is $25.00 per person.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Saturdays 9-11 a.m.:
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13
Sibling
The idea that mom will be bringing a new baby
home soon may be difficult for a small child to
comprehend. This class helps prepare siblings
ages two to eight for the arrival of a new baby
brother or sister. We end the class with a tour of
our postpartum area, along with a special stop at
the nursery. Classes are held on a Sunday afternoon
from 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15.00
for the first child and $5.00 per child in the same
family thereafter.
Call 805/658-BABY (2229) to register for the following classes to be held on Sundays 1:30-2:30 p.m.:
June 29
August 10
October 19
December 7
Class Registration
Unless otherwise specified, pre-registration (with payment) is required for classes. Please plan ahead by enrolling by your 5th month of pregnancy for Prepared Childbirth Classes. There are two options for enrolling in classes. First option: with a Credit Card over the phone at 805/658-BABY (2229). Please call and leave a message with your name and phone number and a representative will call you back for your payment information. Second option: mail in payment. For mail in registration please include the following: Your name, the class name, class date, your return address and telephone number. Make checks payable to Community Memorial Hospital and mail to the following address:
Community Memorial Hospital
Attention: Sheila Dedrick
147 N. Brent St.
Ventura, CA 93003
Please note classes are subject to change or cancellation if enrollment does not meet minimum requirements. Refund Policy: Refund will be provided if notification for class cancellation is received no later than 3 days prior to the class date.
Class Location
Maternal Child Education House
129 N. Joanne Ave., Ventura
Parking is available on the street or in our driveway.
