Childbirth Education & Support Programs
Education and support when you need it most.
Whether you are giving birth for the first time or are an experienced parent, the anticipation of childbirth can sometimes be overwhelming. The more you learn about pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care, the more comfortable and confident you will be when your baby arrives. The Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital offers a variety of educational and support programs that will help you and your family prepare for the new arrival.
Classes
Breastfeeding for Beginners
Breastfeeding for Beginners help new parents understand the biological process of breastfeeding and discuss how to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Our board-certified lactation consultant will discuss: Proper positioning for comfort; Signs of hunger; Benefits of breastfeeding; Benefits of skin-to-skin contact; Pumping basics; and Preparation for your return to work.
Prepared Childbirth
Prepared Childbirth will prepare you and your partner for the various stages of pregnancy and labor and delivery, covering breathing and relaxation techniques, and pain management, including epidural anesthesia and natural methods.
Newborn Care Class
Newborn Care Class is designed to help parents prepare for the first few days, weeks, and months of caring for their newborn. This is also a great class for non-parent newborn caregivers to learn all about baby and how to best support parents as they adjust to their new roles.
A Village of Love
The Village of Love class is designed to give grandparents and other relatives important information and training on how to help care for the newest member of the family. This free class will provide participants with the latest infant safety techniques, care methods including feeding, changing and sleeping, social media considerations and how to best support the new parents.
Caring for Your Body during Pregnancy and Postpartum
Caring for Your Body during Pregnancy and Postpartum is a free monthly virtual class to help expectant mothers prepare their bodies for before, during and after childbirth. Participants will learn about the benefits of physical activity and exercise, and changes to pelvic floor function during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
The Afterglow
The Afterglow is a support group for mothers following the birth of their child The group welcomes mothers to a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to learn and process all of the current life changes together. We will cover topics related to coping skills, self-care, attachment to your baby, and communicating with your partner.
Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support Group
The Breastfeeding Support Group is designed to support breastfeeding parents as they navigate the triumphs and struggles of caring for their little ones. The group welcomes breastfeeding parents to a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to share experiences, seek guidance, and offer support to others. Open to parents who are breastfeeding, pump and feeding, and combination feeding their children from infancy through toddlerhood.