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1-Day Marathon Childbirth Class

This one-day class is designed for couples who want to receive basic information about the birth experience delivered in a single session. It is recommended that expectant parents take this class six to ten weeks before their baby's due date. 

Topics discussed:

  • Signs of labor and what do I do
  • Stages of labor
  • Comfort measures, epidurals, pain control
  • Breathing & relaxation
  • Labor positions
  • Cesarean birth
  • What can my partner do
  • Delivery of baby
  • Postpartum

Breaks are offered throughout the day and lunch is provided.  Feel free to bring any snacks or drinks. If you have any dietary concerns email me at abramovice@summahealth.org or call 234.312.5194There is no tour with this class. Please schedule your own tour.

Anyone with any of the following symptoms are not permitted to come:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of taste or smell

 Attendees should bring with them to class:

  • Two pillows
  • One blanket

Only one name per couple needs to register. Please do not register for more than one spot per couple.

If you are a current Summa employee, this class is available at half price.  Please enter the discount code "Summa" and your employee ID number at check-out to receive discount.

Cancellation Policy:

All registrations are subject to the following policy:  Please notify us at least one business day prior to the course regarding schedule changes. A $10 processing fee will be incurred for cancellations made less than one business days prior to class and will be deducted from any refund amount due. Failure to attend the class will forfeit the class fee.

Please Note: If the minimum class size requirement is not met, you may be contacted regarding a cancellation or to reschedule. To discuss schedule changes, call 800.23.Summa (800.237.8662) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Date Location Instructor Open Slots Pricing/Registration
09/06/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
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Erin Abramovic 0
Sold Out
09/13/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Erin Abramovic 1 Register
$75.00 per couple
09/20/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Erin Abramovic 4 Register
$75.00 per couple
10/04/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Erin Abramovic 6 Register
$75.00 per couple
10/11/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Erin Abramovic 4 Register
$75.00 per couple
10/25/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Erin Abramovic 7 Register
$75.00 per couple
Event Time Pricing/Registration
09/06/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 0
Sold Out
09/13/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 1
Register
$75.00 per couple
09/20/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 4
Register
$75.00 per couple
10/04/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 6
Register
$75.00 per couple
10/11/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 4
Register
$75.00 per couple
10/25/2025
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Location:
Summa Health Corporate Office
1077 Gorge Blvd. Room B2-201
Akron, Ohio 44301
Show on Map
Instructor:
Erin Abramovic
Open Slots: 7
Register
$75.00 per couple
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