OB Childbirth Prep Class & Tour- Banner Estrella Medical Center- Virtual

Mountain Standard Time | Arizona

This class is designed for anyone expecting a baby, including those planning to deliver at Banner Estrella Medical Center. It covers essential topics such as managing pregnancy discomforts, nutrition, exercise, and preparing for labor and delivery. You'll learn about the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, labor positions, medical options, cesarean birth, and postpartum recovery. The class also includes a tour of the OB Unit. We recommend attending during your third trimester to make the most of the information and resources provided. Please scroll down to see all available class dates.

This two day virtual series is held two days on January 8^th and 15^th from 6:00pm-9:00pm

Discounts:
Discounts will be available by signing up for our complete OB class package, featuring all three OB classes. This includes: OB Childbirth, OB Baby Care and OB Breastfeeding. Participants must registered for all three classes at the same time to receive the discount. Contact our dedicated 230CARE team at 1-800-230-2273 (CARE) Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MST, or reach out via email at [email protected] to secure your spot today!

For Banner Health Employees, please reach out to 230CARE for discounts that are available.

Cancellation Policy:
There is a $10 cancellation fee and no refund within one week prior to class start date. To cancel or reschedule your class, you must contact 602-230-CARE (2273) during regular business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm M-F).

Contact Information:
To provide valued comments or feedback, please call instructor Vanessa Howell at (623) 327-5521.

To pre-register for the hospital you can complete a mail in pre-registration packet or call OB Patient Admission Services (PAS) from 5am-7pm at (602) 839-4293. Please have your insurance and provider information readily available.

Microsoft Teams Requirement for Class Participation:

Note: Download the Teams app before the meeting to ensure a smooth start:

Joining by Computer:
- Click "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" in your meeting invite.
- Choose to join via the web or download the desktop app. If you already have Teams installed, the meeting will open automatically.
- If you don’t have a Teams account and it’s allowed by the organizer, you can join as a guest by entering your name. If you have an account, sign in for access to meeting features. Depending on settings, you may enter the meeting immediately or wait in a lobby.

Joining by Mobile Device:
- If you have the app, select "Join Microsoft Teams Meeting" in the invite to open and join the meeting. If not, you'll be directed to the app store to download it.
- Join as a guest by entering your name if you don’t have a Teams account. If you have an account, sign in for full access. Depending on settings, you may enter the meeting directly or wait in a lobby.