Destination Maternity Class Descriptions
You can register for any of these classes online by selecting the "Register for this class" link or by phone (614) 4-HEALTH (614) 443-2584.
All classes on this page are held at the Destination Maternity store located at Polaris Fashion Place in the new outdoor lifestyle center next to Barnes & Noble.
Baby Basics
Learn the basics of newborn baby care prior to the baby's arrival. Topics will include: bathing, diapering, feeding and more. Partners are encouraged to attend.
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Baby Wearing
Slings? Wraps? Pouches? Do all these leave you feeling tied in a knot? Come learn about the benefits of baby wearing and find out which carrier may be right for you.
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Being a Grandparent
Been there, done that, but things change with time! This two-hour session is a great refresher for grandparents, reviewing the latest information on caring for your grandchild, including SIDS awareness and infant CPR techniques.
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Big Sibs Class
Designed for children age three to eight. Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to cuddle as we share a storybook and talk about what it will be like to have a new baby in the house.
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Birth the Second Time Around
Here we go again! This four-hour class covers labor and birth, cesarean birth and options for pain management such as contraction techniques, breathing, relaxation and massage. Partners welcome.
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Boot Camp for New Dads
A three-hour workshop taught by fathers for fathers. Using a man-to-man approach, veteran dads with their young infants coach new dads who are expecting their first child. This interactive workshop for men only lets new dads ask questions, share concerns and gain confidence in caring for a new baby. "Boot Camp for New Dads" is for dads who are expecting a child or have a newborn child younger than three months old. The cost is $25 per person and scholarships are available. Offered in partnership with COSI.
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Breastfeeding 101
Learn from Lactation Consultants, the Why-to, and How-to techniques for successful breastfeeding.
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Car Seats; Is Your Baby Safe
Learn basic child passenger safety information from the age of newborns up to 13 years of age including proper car seat installation techniques.
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Celebrating Your Inner Grandparent
Spend an evening discovering what birth is like today and ways you can support the expectant/new family in your role as Grandparent. Tips on long-distance grandparenting, memory-making scrapbooks, setting limits and more.
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Comfort Measures for Labor
In class you and your partner will gain knowledge of techniques for coping during the different stages of labor. We will practice massage techniques, positioning and other comfort measures.
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Exercise in Pregnancy: A Seminar
A one-hour seminar discussing the benefits and current recommendations regarding appropriate exercise in pregnancy.
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Great Expectations
Are you newly pregnant? This class answers common questions about pregnancy including pregnancy testing options, pregnancy discomforts, nutrition tips and healthy weight gain.
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Happiest Baby on the Block
This class is based on the national best-seller, "Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp. Both expectant and new parents will learn how to soothe even the fussiest infant.
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Infant Massage
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn newborn and infant massage before your little one arrives. Offered in partnership with Beneficial Effects.
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Labor Support
This is an interactive program given by a certified nurse midwife, to provide pregnant women and their birth-partner(s) with the tools necessary to navigate a low-intervention birth.
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Mama & Baby Yoga
This postpartum class enables the new mother to share her yoga practice with her baby (ages six weeks through crawling). Please bring a blanket for your baby and a few small toys. Offered in partnership with Balanced Yoga.
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Mama Time (New Moms Group)
New mothers and babies (from birth to 12 months) meet with one another to share information and support. A certified parent consultant facilitates the group and is available for questions.
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Fitness 4 Mommy & Me
Bring your baby and stroller with you and be inspired to get back in shape without going to the gym. Must be at least six weeks postpartum or have physician approval.
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Natural Childbirth
Learn about the options available to you during pregnancy, labor, and birth, and increase your chances of having a positive birth experience. The course covers late pregnancy through six weeks after birth.
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Nurturing Connections
Attachment between baby and parent is the foundation of self-esteem, resilience and overall mental health. Learn the fundamental skills to enhance your connection with your newborn.
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Planning Your Birth
Learn how to write a clear and concise birth plan that prioritizes the choices that are most important to you.
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Postpartum Pearls
A woman often struggles emotionally once the attention and excitement surrounding her pregnancy and birth is over. Join a certified nurse midwife in an educational offering that discusses what to expect immediately after your baby is born, as well as during the coming year. Learn about the physicial and emotional aspects of the postpartum period as well as how to identify postpartum depression. In addition, discuss the joys and challenges of parenthood.
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Pregnancy 101
Learn about the normal physiological changes during each state of pregnancy, exercises that will ease the discomforts of pregnancy, childbirth classes, what to eat and what to avoid during pregnancy and other resources available through OhioHealth for your pregnancy.
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Pregnancy After Perinatal Loss
This four-week series is a childbirth education class tailored specifically to the needs of couples who have experienced a previous pregnancy loss or stillbirth. We will focus on the emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and delivery and the immediate postpartum time. This class is only open to expectant parents who have shared this experience making it a safe and welcoming environment to explore and learn about childbirth.
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Prenatal Fitness
Maintain the energy and health you deserve during your pregnancy. Enjoy small group fitness with focus on modified strength-training exercises and stretches as you prepare for labor and birth. Prenatal Massage for you and your PartnerBring your partner to learn how to give and receive massage for relaxation and pain relief.
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Prenatal Massage For You and Your Partner
Bring your partner to learn how to give and receive massage for relaxation and pain relief. Offered in partnership with Beneficial Effects.
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Prenatal Yoga
This class will help to ease the possible discomforts of pregnancy and to prepare you physically, mentally and spiritually for childbirth and motherhood. Offered in partnership with Balanced Yoga.
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The Art of Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy is a time filled with hopes, fears, questions and new ideas. Tap into your expanding creativity and leave with a unique work of art to enjoy in pregnancy and empower you in birth.
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The Best Babysitter is a Safe Sitter
Adolescents learn safe nurturing child care techniques, basic first aid, rescue technologies and the business of babysitting at this nationally recognized program for boys and girls.
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What Is A Doula?
A doula is an experienced support person who helps through labor, birth and beyond. An experienced doula will lead a discussion about the doula's role before, during and after the birth of your baby.
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What to Expect When Expecting Twins
You will learn about pregnancy, birth and the first year of life from the mother of twins. Specifics about pre-maturity, cesarean sections, breastfeeding and more will be discussed.
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What Your Baby Wants You to Know
This two-hour class provides new parents-to-be with the tools they'll need to feel confident about bringing baby home.
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Yoga in Pregnancy
During this restorative yoga class you will have the opportunity to experience long slow stretching, relaxation and deep breathing.
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You can register for any of these classes online by selecting the "Register for this class" link or by phone (614) 4-HEALTH (614) 443-2584.