Childbirth Education & Support Groups

All About Baby

Baby & Me for Siblings-to-Be

This class helps children between the ages of two-and-a-half and eight feel special about their new role and teaches parents how to prepare children for the new arrival.

A certified childbirth instructor will discuss:

• how babies look and behave
• proper holding and handling of an infant
• diapering

A tour of the Childbirth Center is included.

Babysitter Training

This class is designed for pre-teens, ages 9-13, and is offered with the hopes of improving critical thinking skills necessary in case of an emergency while babysitting. The purpose of the class is to equip the future babysitter with the skills necessary for them to offer safe and appropriate childcare. This includes physical and emotional interaction with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and older children.

Upon completion of the class, the student will have a working knowledge of:

• pediatric CPR and obstructed airways
• first aid
• basic fire safety
• ground rules for babysitting
• how to deal with normal childhood behavior
• infant care and feeding
• toddler care and feeding
• bathing safety guidelines
• age appropriate play
• household and personal safety including poison prevention

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the class.

Breastfeeding for Beginners

Our board-certified lactation consultant will help new parents understand the biological process of breast feeding and discuss:

• how to get started
• proper positioning
• recognizing hunger signals
• frequency and volume of feedings
• how to use a pump
• and preparation for your return to work.

Early Pregnancy

A class for first time parents to be taken within the first 15 weeks of pregnancy. Topics include:

• the pregnancy process
• female anatomy and physiology
• fetal development
• good health habits
• proper nutrition
• healthy weight gain
• proper rest
• exercise

Grandparenting 101

Parenting styles change from generation to generation. This class can help you avoid unwanted tension through a review of:

• current guidelines for infant care
• communication between parents and grandparents
• the changing roles of grandparents.

A tour of the Childbirth Center is included.

Lamaze Refresher

This class is for expectant parents who already have children but would like to review the basics of childbirth preparation.

A certified childbirth instructor will cover:

• Labor, relaxation, and Lamaze breathing
• Differences in labor experiences
• Sibling preparation

Mom to Mom - Social & Support Group

Mom to Mom is a facilitated support and social group for new and expectant mothers and their infants up to one year. Each meeting features a topic relevant to new motherhood and is followed by an hour-long play group.  Meets every Tuesday from 10:00 AM - Noon.

Nursing Moms Support Group

Prepared Childbirth

This class will prepare you and your partner for the various stages of:

• pregnancy
• labor and delivery
• breathing and relaxation techniques
• pain management, including epidural anesthesia and natural methods
• postpartum care for mom and baby

A tour of the Childbirth Center is included.

TotSaver Infant Safety & CPR