Childbirth Education
Empowering You During Every Stage of the Childbirth Experience
At Aspen Valley Health, we prioritize education prior to, during, and post delivery. Our team of skilled lactation consultants leads the Birth Center's education program, and we are proud to offer these classes, free of charge. For more information, please read through our offerings below.
Below, please find an outline of upcoming classes offered by the Birth Center.
May 2026 Childbirth Preparation Series:
This is a series of two classes covering topics such as labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation, anesthesia, C-section, postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care.
Thursday, May 21 from 6:15-8:15 pm
Thursday, May 28 from 6:15-8:15 pm
Location - Aspen Valley Health | Primary Care | Midvalley | Basalt
June 2026 Childbirth Preparation Class:
This is an all-day class that covers topics such as labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation, anesthesia, C-section, postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care.
Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location - Aspen Valley Health | Medical Center | Aspen
Please reach out to Diane Henry (dhenry@aspenvalleyhealth.org) to reserve your spot or join the waitlist for one of our Childbirth Education classes.
Class Descriptions & Resources
Classes for Expecting Parents
Childbirth Preparation Series
This is a series of classes (two or three weeks) covering labor, delivery, relaxation, anesthesia, C-section, postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care.
Childbirth Preparation Class
This is a single class version of our Childbirth Preparation Series for busy parents, those who prefer weekend classes, or parents who simply need a refresher. This one-day class covers all of the same content as our multi-week series. (Snacks are provided during the day, but it is recommended to bring a lunch).
Birth Center Tours
To inquire about availability and reserve your tour, please call the Birth Center at 970.544.1130.
Please note, patients must be at least 36 weeks along, in order to schedule this service.
Childbirth Education Handouts
Our team has put together a resource library of helpful handouts, which may be referred to during our Childbirth Education class(es). They are also available as references for families seeking more information about these important topics!
Childbirth Education HandoutsRegister for a Class
For more information about any of our educational offerings, please send us a message at cbe@aspenvalleyhealth.org.
To register, simply view upcoming classes below and choose the “Childbirth Education” filter to get started. Payment is also taken online.
View Upcoming ClassesOur Team
Core Childbirth Education Nurses:
- Jenny Tighe, RN-CLC, C-EFM
- Krista Cashin, RN-CLC