Owatonna Hospital

Owatonna Hospital childbirth classes

The Owatonna Hospital Birth Center offers an extensive education program for new moms and refresher courses for those who have children.

Some of the childbirth classes offered at Owatonna Hospital include:

Birth, Babies & Beyond

This class focuses on preparation for labor, birth and early parenthood. Sessions are led by health and education professionals and include breathing and relaxation techniques, common discomforts and relief for the last weeks of pregnancy, a tour of the Owatonna Hospital Birth Center, normal birth procedures, characteristics of newborn care, parenting in the first weeks and more!

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket, two pillows and your purple and white Allina Hospitals & Clinics Beginnings: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond book to each session.

January 5, 7, 13 and 15 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
February 3, 5, 10 and 12 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
March 7 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 14, 16, 21 and 23 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
May 11, 13, 18 and 20 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
June 9, 11, 16 and 18 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
July 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
August 1 and 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sept. 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
Oct. 5, 7, 12 and 14 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.
Nov. 7 and 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 7 and 9 from 6:45 - 9 p.m.

Where: Owatonna Hospital, Roosevelt Community School, 122 E. McKinley St., Owatonna, or Owatonna Clinic at 26th Street.

Cost: $60 (Scholarships and direct insurance billings are available.)

Contact: Call Community Education at 507-444-7900 to register.

Refresher Childbirth Class

This one-day class is designed for those who have previously attended a childbirth class within the past 3-5 years. It includes an overview of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as the role of the coach, medications and a Birth Center tour.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your purple and white Allina Beginnings: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond book.

For dates, times, location and registration, call Owatonna Community Education at 507-444-7900.

Cost: $30

Amazing Newborn Clinic

This is a weekly free clinic for newborns and their parents where questions and concerns can be addressed by a nutritionist, lactation specialist and nurse.

Babies are weighed and parents’ questions and concerns are addressed. Drop in anytime the clinic is open.

When: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Where: Owatonna Hospital, Roosevelt Community School, 122 E. McKinley St., Owatonna, or Owatonna Clinic at 26th Street.

Cost: Free

Contact: Call Owatonna Community Education at 507-444-7900.