2026 Childbirth Classes

2026 Childbirth Classes

Prepare yourself for childbirth and parenthood to welcome a new member to your family

At Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, we are committed to helping expectant parents prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Our programs are led by experienced childbirth educators.

We suggest that you register and choose a class between the 28th and 36th weeks of pregnancy. The classes will cover the following topics and activities:


Session

Session 1 (Day ) Session 2 (Da2y )

Class One: Understanding Pregnancy
Includes:

  • About Pregnancy
  • Nutrition during pregnancy
  • Common / significant concerns in pregnancy
  • Late pregnancy changes
  • When to go to the hospital
  • Birth plans

Class Two: The Miracle of Birth
Includes:

  • Signs of labour starting
  • Making labour easier
  • Coping strategies with or without pain relief including position and breathing
  • The role of my partner
  • Newborn at Birth
  •  Exercises for Pregnancy

Class Three: Variations on the Normal
Includes:

  • Introduction in labour
  • Episiotomy, Forceps / Vacuum Extractions
  • Caesarean birth 
  • How I may feel after delivery

Class Four: Breastfeeding & Postpartum
Includes:

  • Newborn care
  • Importance of Breastfeeding
  • How to breastfeed (position latching)
  • How to know my baby is getting enough
  • Expressing and storage of breastmilk
  • Postpartum care
  • Birth Unit Tour

Remark: Remark: Each class is limited to 15 couples.


Fee: "Two-day Workshop"

Costs per Couple:

  • For patients receiving antenatal care and planning to deliver at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, there is no charge.
  • For patients receiving antenatal care and planning to deliver at other hospitals,  the fee for the classes is 2,000 THB per couple for 2 days (non-refundable).

Date and Time: Antenatal classes are held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (total 8 hours) on Saturday and Sunday.
Venue: Bancha Lamsam Auditorium or Functional Meeting Room, 6th floor, Building 2, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital.

Schedule:

Month Session 1 Session 2
January 31 January 2026 1 February 2026
March 28 March 2026 29  March 2026
May 23 May 2026 24 May 2026
July 25 July 2026 26 July 2026

Remark: Each class is limited to 15 couples.

Money Transfer and Payment of Class Fees

For outpatients who are not undergoing antenatal care at Samitivej Hospital but who are planning to give birth at the hospital, payment should be transferred to:

Bank: Kasikorn Bank Public Co., Ltd. (Head Office)
Account: Samitivej Public Company Limited
Account No: 046-2-09470-1
Swift Code:  KASITHBK

A copy of proof of transfer and a copy of both individuals' passport/or ID card should be emailed to: [email protected]
Information and Reservations For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Women’s Health Center:
Tel: 0-2022-2321
Email: [email protected]

Information and Reservations

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Women’s Health Center:
Tel: 02-022-3211
Email: [email protected]

To book a childbirth class, please complete this application.

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