Noyes Childbirth Education

Noyes Family Birthing Center Childbirth Education Classes

Noyes has developed a family-centered, comprehensive program that will help you prepare for your labor and delivery and provide guiding tips for the beginning of your relationship with your child.

Childbirth Education Classes:

Our childbirth instructors are registered nurses who are Certified Childbirth Education who work in the Family Birthing Center and University of Rochester Noyes Health. We also have a infant feeding instructor who is a Certified Lactation Consultant. 

You will learn:

• Pregnancy Exercises
• Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery
• Labor Support Techniques
• Nutrition During Pregnancy
• Infant Feeding (class included but also offered separately)
• Relaxation Techniques
• The Physical Aspects of Labor and Delivery
• The Role of Medication and Anesthesia
• What to Expect in the Event of a Cesarean Birth

Class Schedule

Once your registration is received, a letter will be mailed to you with class information including dates, times and what to bring with you.

Cost

This class is $70.

Payment can be mailed or given to the instructor at the beginning of your session. Please make checks payable to: Noyes Memorial Hospital.

Infant Breastfeeding Class:

We strive to support you by offering the best nutrition advice for your new baby. Adding a new member to your family can be a challenging time. Learning how to feed your baby before they are born can help alleviate some of the stress once your child is born. This family-centered class is led by instructors that are experts in their field and will help prepare you for the exciting days ahead.

You will learn:

• Breastfeeding, bottle feeding and pumping–which one is right for you?
• Health outcomes influenced by feeding choices
• How to prepare for, and begin breastfeeding
• How milk is made and milk supply is maintained
• How to position and latch a baby at the breast
• How often to feed your baby
• Troubleshooting tips

Class Schedule

This class will be health one Saturday every other month.

Cost

This class is $20, for infant feeding class only or $70 if you sign up for the Family Birthday Center Childbirth Education Classes.

Payment can be mailed or given to the instructor at the beginning of your session. Please make checks payable to: Noyes Memorial Hospital.

We know that privacy is important to you. All information you provide to this office is considered strictly confidential.