As a parent, you may have a lot of questions – whether you’re having your first or third baby. At Covenant, we’re passionate about helping you find the answers so you can be prepared to welcome your newborn. That's why we offer a selection of comprehensive classes to help support you during your pregnancy and early parenthood. Get the extraordinary support you need with our childbirth education classes. Learn more about the classes offered below and check out our helpful resources to prepare for delivery and your newborn.
Schedule an in-person tour of the Covenant Birth Center. You'll have the opportunity to view the accommodations and ask questions.
One day, 2-hour course
This course covers all the basics of breastfeeding such as correct position, proper latching and how to know if baby is getting enough. The class is lead in person by one of certified lactation consultants. This in-person option provides the opportunity to practice skills and ask questions.
4:00 – 6:00 pm 2/16/24, 3/4/24, 4/8/24, 5/7/24, 6/6/24, 7/8/24, 8/6/24, 9/5/24, 10/8/24, 11/7/24, 12/10/24
Saturdays 12:45 – 2:45 pm 2/17/24, 3/30/24, 4/27/24, 5/18/24, 6/22/24, 7/20/24, 9/28/24, 10/26/24, 11/23/24, 12/21/24
$45 for single class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Your Newborn and Understanding Birth in-person classes (savings of $25).
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Allow 2-3 hours to complete
This interactive online course covers the essentials of breastfeeding, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. You will also have the opportunity to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
$35 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
One day, 3-hour course
This course covers essential information for the first six weeks of your baby’s life and beyond. It includes video examples of bathing, feeding, and diapers and this in-person class allows you to practice with the guidance of one of our educators.
5:00 – 8:00 pm 2/28/24, 3/12/24, 4/11/24, 5/1/24, 6/4/24, 7/30/24, 8/21/24, 9/11/24, 10/10/24, 11/12/24, 12/4/24
Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 2/17/24, 3/30/24, 4/27/24, 5/18/24, 6/22/24, 7/20/24, 9/28/24, 10/26/24, 11/23/24, 12/21/24
$45 for single class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding, Understanding Your Newborn and Understanding Birth in-person classes (savings of $25).
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Allow 2-3 hours to complete
This interactive online course covers essential information for the first 6-weeks of your baby’s life and beyond. It includes clear video examples of bathing, feeding and diapering, and lets you know when to call the doctor. It can also help you stay organized with a variety of checklists and trackers!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
$35 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
One day, 7-hour course or 3-week 2-hour course
This course covers essential information on labor, delivery, comfort techniques and more. The goal of the class is to help you and your support person understand the stages of labor and offers tools to help with the labor process. It also highlights what support people can do to help throughout the process. This class is lead in-person by one of our childbirth educators.
Classes are held at:
Covenant Andersen
1020 Almira St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Please feel free to park in Lot 17, Employee parking, located on Almira Street across from Covenant Andersen and enter the building through the lower door. The doors are locked, but a member of our education team will be there to let you in. If you should arrive after the start of class please call security at 989-583-6149. Please contact Childbirth Education at (989)583-4426 if you have questions.
February (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 2/8/24, 2/15/24 & 2/22/24
March (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 3/6/24, 3/13/24 & 2/20/24
April (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 4/2/24, 4/16/24 & 4/23/24
May (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 5/16/24, 5/23/24 & 5/30/24
June (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 6/12/24, 6/19/24 & 6/26/24
July (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 7/10/24, 7/24/24 & 7/31/24
August (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 8/8/24, 8/15/24 & 8/22/24
September (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Mondays 9/9/24, 9/16/24 & 9/23/24
October (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesdays 10/15/24, 10/22/24 & 10/29/24
November (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 11/6/24, 11/13/24 & 11/20/24
December (3-Week Session) 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursdays 12/5/24, 12/12/24 & 12/19/24
Saturdays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 3/2/24, 4/20/24, 5/4/24, 6/1/24, 7/13/24, 9/7/24, 10/5/24, 11/2/24, 12/28/24
$60 for single class or bundle pricing of $125 for 3 classes. Class bundle includes Understanding Birth, Understanding Your Newborn, Understanding Breastfeeding in-person classes (savings of $25)
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
Allow 4-6 hours to complete
This interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more, and highlights ways support people can help throughout the process. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan!
This course includes the same content as the in-person class in a convenient virtual format.
$40 for single class or bundle pricing of $100 for 3 eClasses. eClass bundle includes Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes (savings of $10).
Register for 3 eClasses at a discounted rate.
The Childbirth eClass Bundle includes the complete Understanding Breastfeeding eClass, Understanding Your Newborn eClass and Understanding Birth eClass online classes.
Register for 3 Classes at a discounted rate.
The Childbirth Class Bundle includes the complete Understanding Breastfeeding Class, Understanding Your Newborn Class and Understanding Birth Class in-person classes.
$125 for 3 Classes, a savings of $25
To register for the class bundle, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
One day, 2-hour course
This 2-hour course is designed for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who wishes to learn CPR. This is not a certification course but rather a family and friends’ course to teach the essentials of CPR. The course covers infant and child choking & CPR, and adult CPR and AED.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2/13/24, 2/27/24, 3/26/24, 4/18/2024, 4/30/2024, 5/2/2024, 5/21/2024, 6/17,2024, 7/16/24, 8/27/24, 9/19/24, 10/30/24, 11/26/24, 12/23/24
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday 2/10/24, 3/16/24, 4/6/2024, 5/11/2024, 6/29/2024, 7/27/24, 9/7/24, 10/12/24, 11/16/24, 12/7/24
$20 per person
To register for this class, please call (989) 583-4135. Someone is available to take your call 24 hours a day.
If payment is a hardship, please contact ChildbirthEducation@chs-mi.com or (989)583-4426.
Birth certificate forms must be fully completed as soon as possible after delivery.
If Your Baby is Born on Friday or Saturday:
Take the First Step for Your Child
If you have questions or concerns, please call 989.583.4797 for assistance. Please leave a message with your name, a return phone number and your baby’s date of birth.
For more information about paternity establishment or child support, call 1.866.540.0008 or go to the website www.michigan.gov/childsupport.