The doctors encourage first-time parents to enroll in childbirth classes, whether scheduled for vaginal delivery or cesarean. Our childbirth class is offered monthly on a Saturday and is designed for those who prefer a one-day workshop.

This is a fun, interactive class. Kelly has been teaching this class for AAOBGYN for 22 years. We will have a pediatrician speak at the class and we will discuss the basics of newborn care. We discuss the issues as it would pertain to either a vaginal or cesarean delivery. We discuss most of the interventions you may undergo in the hospital. Postpartum is such an important topic that deserves discussion, again whether delivering vaginally or by cesarean. This is an enjoyable class. We will break for lunch and will take a tour of the hospital. Couples receive lots of good information which will serve them well.

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:

• The process of Labor and Delivery
• Brief discussion of Lamaze and relaxation
• Pain control and anesthesia options
• Hospital experience
• Tips on choosing a pediatrician
• Discussion with a pediatrician about basic newborn experiences
• Tour of Labor and Delivery
• Discussion of cesarean delivery indications and process
• Postpartum care

COST: $100 per couple. Please make payment the day of the class. Please pay by cash, check, or Venmo. Checks would be payable to Kelly Reagan.

HOW TO REGISTER AND OR ASK QUESTIONS: Please email Kelly directly with your questions. To register, please email Kelly your desired class date + your name austinchildbirthclass@gmail.com

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Oct 19, 2024
Nov 9, 2024
Nov 23, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
Jan 4, 2025

Kristie Willis, RN, BSN: Kristie has been a nurse for over 24 years at Austin Area OBGYN. She currently works for Dr. Robert Cowan but has also worked with all our physicians. She has taught our Newborn Care Class since March 2001 and Childbirth Classes since May 2008.

This is an enjoyable class. We will break for lunch and will do a tour of the hospital. You will receive lots of good information which will serve you well.

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:

• Prepare expectant mothers and their partners for childbirth.
• Discuss hospital routine and policy.
• Discuss vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery.
• Discuss natural labor vs pain control vs anesthesia.
• Discuss post-partum care.
• Private tour of Texas Women’s Center (Labor/Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery.)

COST: $100 per couple. Please make payment the day of the class. Please pay by cash, check, or Venmo. Checks would be payable to Kelly Reagan.

SCHEDULE: Two Consecutive Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm OR, One Saturday all day class, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

LOCATION: Office Waiting Room #100 (St. David’s Women’s Center for Texas)

HOW TO REGISTER AND OR ASK QUESTIONS: Venmo OR cash/check (payable to Kristie Willis); may pay at class or drop off with nurse ahead of time; please include patient’s name on check. For more information, contact Kristie Willis at kristie.classes@gmail.com, (512) 775 .4677 or visit her website online.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Wednesdays 2024:
November 6th & 13th

Saturdays 2024:
October 5th
December 7th

Classes are held in the waiting room of Austin Area OBGYN, located on the first floor of the Women’s Center at North Austin Medical Center

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:

• Discussion and mannequin practice
• Mouth-to-mouth and nose rescue breathing
• Signs of circulation and chest compressions
• 1 rescuer CPR
• Relief of a choking infant or child
• Infant and child safety checklist  (such as: a car, indoor, outdoor and firearms safety)
• CPR for family and friends

Course cost: $40.00 per person

Class size is limited; therefore, you must call and pre-pay to guarantee a place in the class.  Registration fee is non-refundable.

Mail checks (payable to Tracie Zinda) to: 
Tracie Zinda
12916 Bloomfield Hills Ln.
Austin, TX 78732

 Call or email for the date and time: 512-266-7091 | TracieZinda@gmail.com

 Tracie Zinda, RN, BSN: Tracie graduated from Texas Tech University with  a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.  She worked in the Seton Medical Center Labor and Delivery Unit for 1.5 years. She then joined AAOBGYN as a nurse.  Now she teaches Childbirth and Infant & Child CPR classes.

These classes are offered on Saturday mornings from 10am- 11:30am and will meet in our AAOBGYN office waiting room.

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED:

• What to expect when baby arrives.
• What to expect when baby comes home.
• Child’s role as big brother or sister; holding, diapering, and feeding baby.
• Mini tour of labor and delivery floor and nursery.

WHAT TO BRING?:

• Your child’s favorite doll or teddy bear.
• Camera

COST:

• $30.00 per child, $20.00 each additional child.

This is a fun, interactive class, and snacks/drinks will be provided for the children.

HOW TO REGISTER AND OR ASK QUESTIONS: Contact Pauletta Gomez (512) 300-4819 or paulettag@aaobgyn.com.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Nov 9, 2024
Jan 18, 2025
Mar 8, 2025
May 24, 2025
Jul 19, 2025
Sep 13, 2025
Nov 15, 2025

Kristie Willis, RN, BSN: Kristie has been a nurse for over 24+ years at Austin Area OBGYN. She currently works for Dr. Robert Cowan but has also worked with all our physicians. She has taught our Newborn Care Class since March 2001 and Childbirth Classes since May 2008.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Understanding baby products: Learn about essential baby items, what you need, and what you can skip.
• Safe sleep practices: Understand safe sleep guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• Diapering, swaddling, and bathing basics: Practical skills for diaper changes, swaddling techniques, and bathing your Also how to deal with Umbilical cord and common causes of diaper rash.
• Breastfeeding formula feeding: Explore the benefits, challenges, and techniques for both feeding methods.
• Proper latching techniques: Essential for successful
• Feeding schedules and hunger cues: Understand your baby’s feeding patterns and
• Techniques for soothing a fussy baby: Learn calming strategies for a colicky or fussy
• Recognizing signs of illness: Understand common symptoms and when to seek medical
• Taking a baby’s temperature: Learn safe methods for measuring your baby’s
• Tips on choosing a pediatrician: Guidance on selecting a healthcare provider

COST: $40 per couple; Cash or Check (Checks payable to Kristie Willis): may pay at class or drop off with nurse beforehand. 

LOCATION: Office Waiting Room #100 (St. David’s Women’s Center for Texas)

HOW TO REGISTER AND OR ASK QUESTIONS: Please email kristie.classes@gmail.com for more information. Please click here to register.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

Newborn Class Dates 2024:
October 9th
November 20th
December 11th