Childbirth & Infant Care Programs

Prepared Childbirth Class Series (with Tour)

This 4 week series is for expectant moms and their coaches. Classes focus on:

  • The process of labor, birth, and postpartum
  • Breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Your hospital stay
  • Special situations such as labor interventions, assisted deliveries, and cesarean births
  • A tour of the Family Maternity Center

Fee: $85.00 (includes mom and coach)

Attend one 2-hour class per week (same day each week) for 4 weeks
Weeknights, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

2009 class sessions will BEGIN the following weeks:

  • December 1 (Tues, Weds)

2010 class sessions will BEGIN the following weeks:

  • January 5 (Tues, Thurs)
  • February 8 (Mon, Thurs)
  • March 15 (Mon, Tues)
  • April 13 (Tues, Thurs)
  • May 11 (Tues, Thurs)
  • June 7 (Mon, Tues)
  • July 5 (Mon, Thurs)
  • August 2 (Mon, Thurs)
  • September 7 (Tues, Weds)
  • October 4 (Mon, Thurs)
  • November 1 (Mon, Tues)
  • November 30 (Tues, Thurs)

*If the session you want is unavailable, please consider the Childbirth Express Class or Breathing & Relaxation Class as other options.

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Childbirth Express Class (with Tour)

Our one-day childbirth preparation program covers topics ranging from labor and delivery to postpartum. Our focus will be on helping expectant women and their birth partners understand and plan for labor, delivery, and postpartum. A tour of the Family Maternity Center is included.

*Early registration is highly recommended.

Fee: $110.00 (includes mom and coach)

Attend one 8-hour class, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Please note: Sunday class dates have been added for November & December

2009 class sessions:

  • December 19

2010 class sessions:

  • January 9, 16, 30
  • February 6, 13, 27
  • March 6, 13, 27
  • April 10, 24, 25 (Sunday)
  • May 1, 8, 22
  • June 5, 12, 26
  • July 10, 24, 31
  • August 7, 14, 28
  • September 4, 11, 25
  • October 2, 9, 23
  • November 6, 13, 14 (Sunday)
  • December 4, 11, 12 (Sunday)

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Breathing and Relaxation Class

Covers prepared childbirth breathing and relaxation techniques for use in labor and delivery for expectant mothers and their partners. This class does not cover other options for pain management, a tour, or postpartum. May be taken alone or in addition to the childbirth class series, express class, or refresher class. 

Fee: $40.00 (includes mom and coach)

Attend one 3-hour class, Weeknight, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

2010 class sessions:

  • January 13
  • February 10
  • March 9
  • April 19
  • May 12
  • June 17
  • July 13
  • August 10
  • September 20
  • October 12
  • November 10
  • December 8

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Big Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be Class

The "ins and outs" of being a big brother or sister are covered in this class for expectant siblings and their parents. We talk about Mom's hospital stay, some of the ways things may change when a new baby arrives, and how to be a parent's helper. We take a tour of the Family Maternity Center and have a snack.

Fee: $20.00 per child/$5.00 each additional child (includes parent/guardian(s)

Attend one 45-minute class:
Saturday, 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. (under 4 years), 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (over 4 years) OR
Evening, 6:00 - 6:45 pm (under 4), 7:00 - 8:00 pm (over 4)

2009 class sessions:

  • December 5

2010 class sessions:

  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 13
  • April 8
  • May 8
  • June 12
  • July 10
  • August 12
  • September 11
  • October 9
  • November 13
  • December 16

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Infant Care Programs

Breastfeeding Class

Expectant parents learn the basics of breastfeeding in this class taught by a certified lactation consultant or counselor. Also, learn strategies for balancing breastfeeding and work and get advice about breast pumps. Dads or support person are encouraged to attend. Class includes:

  • Preparation for breastfeeding
  • Getting off to a good start during your hospital stay
  • Managing common concerns of the first few weeks at home
  • Working and breastfeeding
  • Support group information

Fee: $50.00 (includes mom and coach)
Attend one 3-hour class, Wednesday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. OR Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

2009 class sessions:

  • December 2, 19

2010 class sessions:

  • January 6, 23
  • February 3, 20
  • March 3, 20
  • April 7, 17
  • May 5, 15
  • June 2, 19
  • July 7, 17
  • August 4, 21
  • September 1, 18
  • October 6, 16
  • November 3, 20
  • December 1, 18

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Infant Care and Safety Class

If parenthood is new to you, we highly recommend this class for expectant and adoptive parents. We discuss:

  • Caring for your newborn
  • Bathing and diapering
  • Feeding methods and schedules
  • Ways to keep your baby healthy
  • Common illnesses
  • Dealing with minor injuries, accidental poisoning, and breathing difficulties

Fee: $50.00 (includes mom and coach),

Attend one 3-hour class, Weeknight, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

2009 class sessions:

  • December 3

2010 class sessions:

  • January 4, 18
  • February 2, 16
  • March 10, 24
  • April 12, 26
  • May 3, 17
  • June 10, 24
  • July 6, 20
  • August 11, 25
  • September 13, 27
  • October 5, 19
  • November 4, 18
  • December 13

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Infant and Child CPR Class

This course is taught by certified American Heart Association instructors. It provides excellent training for any parent, grandparent, or childcare provider. This is an instructional class, but does not provide certifcation.

*Space is very limited in this class and wait time is often several months. Please contact the local chapter of the American Red Cross or American Heart Association for additional classes in the area.

Fee: $45.00 (per person)

Attend one 3-hour class, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

2010 class sessions:

  • January 23
  • February 20
  • March 20
  • April 17
  • May 15
  • June 19
  • July 17
  • August 21
  • September 18
  • October 16
  • November 20
  • December 18

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