Childbirth Education Calendar

If you are interested in exploring natural childbirth, an orientation class is needed. To schedule an orientation for Natural Beginnings at Atrium Medical Center, call (513) 974-4291.

In-Person Classes

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Sunday, July 27, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, July 28, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free

Thursday, July 31, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Free

Monday, August 4, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

MVH Understanding Your Newborn Series

Are you anxious about caring for your newborn? This class is for you!

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

$40 or Medicaid card- Paramount, CareSource, and Molina included

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Friday, August 8, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Free

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, August 11, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Family Beginnings Birth Center Refresher Course

Natural childbirth refresher class: review birth, coping & postpartum c...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free

Thursday, August 14, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Free

Sunday, August 17, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, August 18, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Saturday, August 23, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Understanding Birth Childbirth Preparation

Pregnant and unsure of the labor and birth process? This class is for you.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

$60 or Medicaid card Paramount, Care Source, Molina included.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Free

Monday, August 25, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

MVH Understanding Your Newborn Series

Are you anxious about caring for your newborn? This class is for you!

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

$40 or Medicaid card- Paramount, CareSource, and Molina included

Thursday, August 28, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free

Monday, September 1, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

MVH Berry Women's Health Pavilion Maternity Tour

Need a walk-through of the Berry Building? This tour is for you!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Sunday, September 7, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, September 8, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, September 15, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Family Beginnings Birth Center Refresher Course

Natural childbirth refresher class: review birth, coping & postpartum c...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free

Saturday, September 20, 2025

MVH Breastfeeding Success

Equips you with knowledge and resources for your breastfeeding journey.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Miami Valley Hospital
1 Wyoming St.
Dayton, OH 45409

$10, no cost for Medicaid card holders (Paramount, CareSource, Buckeye, and Molina included)

Monday, September 22, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Sunday, September 28, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, September 29, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, October 6, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, October 13, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Family Beginnings Birth Center Refresher Course

Natural childbirth refresher class: review birth, coping & postpartum c...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free

Sunday, October 19, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, October 20, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, October 27, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, November 3, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Sunday, November 9, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, November 10, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Family Beginnings Birth Center Refresher Course

Natural childbirth refresher class: review birth, coping & postpartum c...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free

Monday, November 17, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, November 24, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Sunday, November 30, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, December 1, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, December 8, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Monday, December 15, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Family Beginnings Birth Center Refresher Course

Natural childbirth refresher class: review birth, coping & postpartum c...

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Free

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Sunday, December 21, 2025

AMC Family Birth Center Tour

Join us at Atrium Medical Center for a tour of our family birthing center!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Free

Monday, December 22, 2025

Family Beginnings Orientation

Family centered care in a home-like setting. LDRP

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Miami Valley Hospital Berry Building
1 Wyoming Street
Dayton, OH 45409

Free

Online Childbirth Education

When to attend: Between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy

Understanding Birth - $60

Know what to expect during labor for a vaginal or cesarean birth. This convent online learning option allows you to access essential information about labor and delivery. This eClass focuses on in-depth preparation for the birth experience.

Topics include: pregnancy, labor, birth stories, comfort techniques, medical procedures, cesarean births, newborns and postpartum. 

Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques - $40 

This eClass is designed to build on the information and skills learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. This online natural birth class is intended for those planning a birth with few to no medical interventions.

Topics include: Introduction to Natural Childbirth Techniques, Pain in Childbirth, Planning for Birth, relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Coping techniques, Personal stories of natural childbirth

Understanding Multiples - $40

This class will highlight the unique information about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting and managing daily routines for families expecting more than one baby. This is a wonderful overview. Feel free to involve other family members in the course. Consider taking the Understanding Birth e-learning course if you would still like more education about the birth process. 

Understanding Breastfeeding - $10

Learn the art and science of providing the perfect nutrition for your baby before baby's arrival. Emphasis is on strategies to promote successful breastfeeding.  

Topics include: how to avoid common breastfeeding issues, dispelling breastfeeding myths and tips on ensuring an adequate milk supply. Information about returning to work and pumping is also covered. 

Understanding Your Newborn - $40

Babies don't come with directions, but this class gives new parents the how to's of basic infant care and parenting skills for navigating the first weeks and months of new parenting!  

First time parents and other caregivers are encouraged to take this e-learning class. (grandparents, etc.).  

Content includes tips and tricks for feeding, diapering and bathing; introduction to CPR and choking instructions for infants, details on infant safety and child-proofing your home; information regarding cloth diapers, environmentally safe baby care products and cleaners; and lots more!