Childbirth and Pregnancy Education Classes
Class highlights
Childbirth and pregnancy education classes are a great way to get ready for parenthood. Eligible UCare members may be able to take classes for free.* Classes are offered through clinics, hospitals, and other health agencies. No referral from a provider is needed.
Examples of classes include:
- Childbirth preparation
- Expecting multiples
- Refresher childbirth preparation
- Cesarean preparation
- Breastfeeding basics
*Register by phone and provide your UCare member ID number. If you are asked to pay in advance please call UCare Customer Service to get a referral for another class.
How to find a class
To find out more about where classes are offered, talk to your doctor, midwife or the hospital where you'll give birth.
Who can take a free class
Members of:
- Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP)
- MinnesotaCare
- UCare Connect + Medicare (Special Needs BasicCare) (HMO D-SNP)
- UCare Connect
- UCare Individual & Family Plans
- UCare Individual & Family Plans with M Health Fairview
PMAP and MinnesotaCare Customer Service
- Local: 612-676-3200
- Toll free: 1-800-203-7225
- TTY: 612-676-6810
- Toll free: 1-800-688-2534
UCare Connect + Medicare Customer Service
- Local: 612-676-3310
- Toll-free: 1-855-260-9707
- TTY: 612-676-6810
- Toll-free: 1-800-688-2534
UCare Connect Customer Service
- Local: 612-676-3395
- Toll-free: 1-877-903-0061
- TTY: 612-676-6810
- Toll-free: 1-800-688-2534
Individual & Family Plans Customer Service
- Local: 612-676-6600
- Toll-free: 1-877-903-0070
- TTY: 612-676-6810
- Toll-free: 1-800-688-2534
Note: Individual & Family Plans — Easy Compare Plan members can use this number also.