Birthing Classes

 In-Person & Hospital-Based Classes

 

 

Doulas of Baltimore – Childbirth & Newborn Workshops

Located at The Cedarcroft Center (near Towson), this independent program offers several options:

 

• Complete Childbirth Series (multi-week): $425, next session starts July 15, 2025

• Birth Basics Workshop (one-day, 5 hours): $325, next on June 21, 2025 (only 3 spots left) 

• Comfort Measures Workshop (hands-on techniques): $175, next on June 24, 2025 (2 spots left) 

 

 

Mercy Medical Center – Weekend Childbirth Education

One-day classes (9:30 am–5 pm) including comfort techniques, labor physiology, hospital procedures, newborn care, breastfeeding, and L&D unit tour.

 

• Cost: ~$125 per couple + small fee

• Upcoming date: June 21, 2025 

 

 

Ascension Saint Agnes

Comprehensive hospital-led offerings: childbirth education, C-section prep, sibling/grandparent classes, breastfeeding, infant care, maternity tours, and more.

 

• Spanish-language classes available.

• Registration via 888‑806‑6292 

 

 

University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)

Childbirth Education Program for expectant parents and support people, taught by RNs. Topics include labor, birth plans, postpartum care, etc.

 

• Free if under UMMC prenatal care; otherwise $45 per couple 

 

 

UM Baltimore–Washington Medical Center (Pascal Women’s Center)

In-person classes taught by nurse educators covering childbirth, comfort measures, newborn care, breastfeeding, and cesarean prep. Registration now open 

 

 

 

 Community & Independent Organizations

 

 

Hava NaBaby – Core Childbirth Education (Hybrid)

4 sessions (2 online, 2 in-person) at $360; Refresher Class (2 sessions) at $180.

Next summer in-person dates: June 1, 8, 15 & 22, 10 am–3 pm 

 

 

 

 What Parents in Baltimore Share

 

 

Reddit users highly recommend these:

 

“We did the one at GBMC and thought it was good.” 

 

“My wife and I went to the class at Mercy. … In hindsight I don’t think I would recommend taking the class though… Mercy was great for delivery.” 

 

“I was also not impressed with Womb Room’s services… ended up going with Doulas of Baltimore for a doula and birth classes — really liked their philosophy.” 

 

 

 

 Choosing the Right Option

 

Your Need

Best Picks

In-depth, multi-week prep

Doulas of Baltimore complete series, Hava NaBaby

HOSPITAL-specific info & L&D tours

Mercy weekend class, Ascension, UMMC, UM BWMC

Spanish-language support

Ascension Saint Agnes

Affordable/free options

UMMC free if under prenatal care; UM BWMC moderate fee

Refresher for second-time parents

Hava NaBaby refresher

 

 

 

 Next Steps

 

 

• Check your due date to pick timing (many classes are recommended in the third trimester).

• Contact providers: ask about availability, waitlists, payment, insurance reimbursement, and whether doulas or partners are included.

• Secure your spot soon for summer dates like Mercy’s June 21 session or Doulas of Baltimore workshops.