This is a 6 session course that prepares you and your partner for labor, delivery, and recovery. Our curriculum blends traditional class lectures with time on the floor breathing and learning massage techniques.
Other covered topics include warning signals of pregnancy, signs and symptoms of labor, relaxation, medications, cesarean section and postpartum care.
A tour of the BirthPlace’s labor and delivery suites with Jacuzzi tubs will also be completed. Time will be taken to fill out paperwork to ease and quicken the admission process. Our Baby care and feeding options class is also included.
Saturday classes
An intense all day session on childbirth preparation. A tour and completion of admission paper work is included. Additional course on babycare and feeding options is recommended as these will only be covered as time permits.
Childbirth prep basket
a class in a basket for those mothers who are on bedrest or otherwise are unable to attent classes. Basket includeds materials from childbirth preparation course and infant care course. Please call to order your basket around the 28-32 week appointment and we will deliver the basket to your doctors office.
Refresh me course
Join the childbirth preparation class for a review of relaxation and breathing techniques. This is a great way for experienced parents to learn what has changed since their last delivery. A tour of the BirthPlace’s labor and delivery suites with Jacuzzi tubs will also be completed. Time will be taken to fill out paperwork to ease and quicken the admission process.
Refresher kit: for those that would like the material from the refresher class. Please call to order.
Intended for the expectant parent, this class is designed to help new parents through the first weeks of care for their newborn. Topics include normal newborn characteristics, bathing, dressing, and safety issues. You are encouraged to bring your car seat as we will cover correct car seat installation. There is also discussion on breast and bottle feeding, with information provided for both feeding methods.
Breastfeeding Beginnings class:
This class will teach you the basics for nursing your infant through the first few weeks. Included in the lessons are first feedings, skin to skin, milk production, postitions, trouble shooting and how to deal with early problems. A Support person is welcome.
Breastfeeding support group
come meet with other moms to discuss the struggles and joys of breastfeeding. We meet the third Thursday of every month from 9-11. Learn about pumping, milk storage, supplementing, and how and when to starting solids. Come and network with other moms and their babies!
Learn the correct way to install your childs seat. Class covers
Infant carriers, how to adjust straps, when to upgrade to a convertible seat, and when it is safe to turn your infant to face foreward position.
Introduces the family to the birthplace. This 30 to 45 minute session includes a tour of the waiting area, nursery visitor area, as well as the labor and delivery suites and postpartum rooms. Assists in planning for the siblings reactions to their new status as well as ideas for parents and grandparents for THE BIG DAY. Children will receive a survival bag ( drink and snack, crayons, paper) and use doll babies to learn some basic baby care needs. Encourage for children ages 3-10.
Big brother—sister backpack
we will be happy to give your special big kid a tour of the birthplace and include a special backpack of goodies to help ease their transition.
