Childbirth Education
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your baby! We invite you to participate in the educational classes offered by The Women’s Center. Our instructors include certified registered nurses and other allied health professionals with experience iStock_pregnant lady sitting.jpg in maternal and newborn care. Plan to complete your childbirth preparation classes by week 36 or 37 of your pregnancy. To get a childbirth education class that is appropriate for your due date, register as soon as you know you are pregnant. Classes are conveniently scheduled throughout the week and select weekends.

Following is a list of classes offered at The Women's Center at University Community Hospital. Click the name of the class for a description.

Enrollment & Fees
All classes require registration and payment prior to attendance. You should register as soon as you learn you are pregnant or decide you want to take a specific class. If you have a disability or special learning needs, which may require accommodation, please notify us at the time of registration.

For a schedule of classes and fees, see our Classes Calendar here. You can also call Health Source at (813) 615-7300 or e-mail at HealthSource@mail.uch.org.

The Parent Review: News for New and Expecting Parents
How does a new parent navigate the informational choices available in the mailbox, at the bookstore, online, and from various individuals? At times this information seems contradictory or self-serving. What’s worth reading? Which sources can parents trust?

We are proud to offer The Parent Review, the first advertiser-free publication to bridge science and parenting by reporting on the most compelling research-based findings on child development issues. Our communication platform enables expectant and new parents to receive weekly ParentCare e-mail messages from our education professionals. To sign-up today, please click here.

The Women's Center Library
The Women's Center Library is located on the first floor of The Women's Center and offers a comprehensive collection of books, videotapes and pamphlets on all aspects of women's health for patients, staff, and community members. Among the topics covered in the library are pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, child rearing, osteoporosis, gynecological surgery, menopause, and women's health concerns regardless of age. A medical librarian is available to assist with locating information from outside sources. The library also has a collection of current magazines on parenting.

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