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St.Vincent childbirth education classes prepare mother and father (or other support person) for the delivery of their baby. St.Vincent also offers a variety of other programs, including ones related to specific early parenting issues surrounding child health, safety and development. All classes below are offered at St.Vincent Women's Hospital. Those with a ÿ are offered at St.Vincent Carmel. Expectant couples delivering at St.Vincent Carmel are welcome to register for programs offered at St.Vincent Women's Hospital.
Suggested Program Schedule
Please register by the fifth month of your pregnancy to assure the widest selection of dates and times. Classes fill quickly, so please register early.
Register Online, or call (317) 338-CARE(2273) to register by phone.
Classes marked with a ÿ are offered at St.Vincent Carmel.
| Early Pregnancy |
2nd or 3rd Trimester |
3rd Trimester Childbirth |
Early Parenting |
| Early Pregnancy |
Boot Camp for New Dads |
Cesarean Birth  |
Breastfeeding Support Group  |
| Maternity Expo |
Breastfeeding Basics  |
Childbirth Preparation  |
Child Safety Seat Inspections |
| Maternity Preview Tour ~ Indianapolis |
Expecting Multiples |
Childbirth Preparation: Express |
CPR for Family & Friends |
Maternity Preview Tour ~ Carmel  |
Infant Massage: Prenatal  |
Childbirth Preparation: Lamaze |
Infant Massage: Family Night  |
| Subsequent Pregnancy Following a Perinatal Loss |
Newborn Care  |
Childbirth Preparation: Refresher |
Heartsaver CPR & First Aid |
Yoga: Prenatal  |
Sibling Preparation: Ages 2-3  |
Labor Support |
Heartsaver CPR |
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Sibling Preparation: Ages 4-6  |
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Natural Family Planning |
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Safe & Secure: Car Seat Safety for Your Baby |
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Postpartum Mood Disorder Support Group |
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Safe Sitter |
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Yoga: Mommy & Me |
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* The Maternity Preview Tours are designed for those deciding on a facility for delivery. A teaching tour of Carmel Maternity is included in the Childbirth Preparation class at the Carmel campus.
** Child Safety Seat Inspections are done by appointment only. Call (317) 415-7447 to schedule an appointment. Inspections are free of charge and will check the car seat for damage, recalls, proper child fit and proper fit in the vehicle. Please call at least 1 month before due date, when possible. Inspections can be done on any size/type of car seat.