Childbirth & Infant Care Programs

Class Registration

Early registration is suggested. Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Please call our office at (585) 473-2229 or email hhclasses@urmc.rochester.edu for more information or to register. You may also download a class registration form and mail it to: Highland's Family Classes, Box 112, 1000 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. All registrations will be confirmed by mail.

*Please note, 2009 class registrations will begin 11/1/08.

Insurance Coverage

  • Preferred Care subscribers may be eligible to use "Health Dollars" for reimbursement. Please check your policy and benefits. We will issue an itemized receipt you can submit.
  • Our programs are covered in full by Preferred Option.
  • Medicaid class fee is $10.00, paid with registration. (Prepared Childbirth Series, Refresher Class, Breathing & Relaxation Class, Epidural Class, Breastfeeding Class, Infant Care Series, Basic Sibling Class)
  • Please ask for a receipt for other insurance or flexible spending account if you need one.

Financial Assistance

A sliding scale/payment arrangement may be arranged for lower income families. Please ask for an application.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and withdrawal request may be arranged by calling (585) 473-2229.

At least 48 hours advance notice is required for refunds unless a medical emergency exists. We may request documentation from your doctor or midwife before processing a refund. A $5.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds.

Highland Hospital reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment or inclement weather. We will make every effort to reschedule your class in these situations. You will receive a full refund if we are unable to reschedule a class for you.

Items Available On Loan

Bedrest Basket

For moms on medical bedrest and unable to attend childbith classes, a basket containing education materials (DVDs or videos, literature, website information) and pastime activities, is available on loan.

  • $30.00/2-week loan

A Family Birth Bag

For families with children attending the birth, a bag containing educational materials (video, literature for children and adults, and dolls to use for teaching your children about childbirth), is available on loan.

  • $30.00/2-week loan

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Bag

For moms who would like more information about V.B.A.C. delivery, a bag containing educational materials (video, literature, website information), is available on loan.

  • $25.00/2-week loan

*Call 473-2229 to arrange loans.