Class Registration/Payment Information: We invite you to register for Birth and Family Education classes by fax (with credit card payment) or mail (with check or credit card payment) using our printable registration form. Call (612) 672-7272 or (800) 824-1953 for more information.
This class is for pre-schoolers (3-5 years old), during the last two months of their mother's pregnancy. Topics covered include how the baby develops during pregnancy, age appropriate description of the birth process and feelings about becoming a big sister or brother. Parents attend this class with their children. A visit to the maternity unit and nursery, oriented to children, is included in this class.
Children younger than 3 years old are welcome to attend a regularly scheduled maternity unit tour with parents.
If you have both pre-school and school-aged children, we suggest all of your children attend this class together.
For expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy who have not previously taken childbirth classes. This class is a condensed version of the Birth & Parenting class.
Topics include: challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy, labor process, birth options, cesarean birth, medical care and decision making, breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, care of a newborn, adjustment to your new role as parents, tour of the maternity unit.
For expectant parents in the last 3 to 4 months of pregnancy. This class will address the same topics as the Birth and Parenting Preparation class with additional time spent on postpartum and newborn topics.
This class will also include information on breastfeeding.
Topics include: challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy, labor process, birth options, cesarean birth, medical care and decision making, breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, care of a newborn, adjustment to your new role as parents, tour of the maternity unit.
For expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy who have not previously taken childbirth classes. This class is structured to provide opportunities to get to know other expectant parents. Topics include:
Challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy
Labor process
Birth options
Cesarean birth
Medical care and decision making
Breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques
Care of a newborn
Adjustment to your new role as a parent
Tour of the materinity unit.
For expectant mothers and their partners in the last two months of pregnancy. This program prepares you for breastfeeding before the baby is born.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOU PARTNER, FAMILY MEMBER, OR OTHER PERSON.
Topics include: breastfeeding, getting started, separating facts from myths about breastfeeding, supplies, problems: how to prevent them and solutions if they occur, introduction to breastfeeding and working, techniques for supporting the breastfeeding woman.
For expectant parents who are sure they are having a cesarean birth or who would like more information on cesarean birth. This class will only cover cesarean birth .
Topics include: reasons for cesarean birth, procedures, medications, hospital and home recovery, partner's role, coping strategies, tour of maternity unit.
$20 FEE IS PER PERSON
There are no refunds or rescheduling for this class.
Intended for parents, this class can be taken before or after the baby's birth. Grandparents, daycare providers, babysitters, and other who assist with infant care will also find this course, developed by the American Heart Association, helpful. Course cards are not issued.
Topics include:
Rescue breathing
Clearing an obstructed airway/choking
CPR for infants and children
For expectant parents who have completed a childbirth series with a previous birth.
Topics include: review of labor and birth process, review of breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, update of the hospital, medical procedures and birth options, adding a child to the family, tour of the maternity unit.
For the expectant teen mother, her partner and/or support person (s) in the last three months of pregnancy.
Topics include: challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy, what happens in labor, ways of making pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum easier, choices you can make about your labor experience, community resources that are available, support for your parenting decision, resources for teen fathers, tour of the maternity unit.
For expectant parents who are not taking birth preparation class, grandparents, adoptive parents, and others interested in learning about newborns.
This class will explore the first few weeks of a newborns life. Time will be spent examining how newborn behavior helps parents better understand and respond to their baby.
Other topics include: what to expect from a baby the first few days after birth, how to know if a baby is hungry or sleepy, how to respond to a baby's crying, when is it a good tmie to give a baby a bath, understanding your baby's health care needs, the attachment process, and resources for new parents.
For expectant parents of twins, triplets or more. This class will spend time discussing the unique needs of families preparing to welcome more than one baby.
Topics include: joys and challenges of a multiple pregnancy, labor process, birth options, cesarean birth, medical care and decision making, breathing, relaxation, and labor support techniques, infant care for two or more babies, feeding options, life-style changes/challenges, and a tour of the maternity unit.
For expectant parents planning a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean.
Topics include: review of previous birth experiences, planning a VBAC: feelings and facts, review of labor process, medical and nursing care during a VBAC, birth options: how to increase the possibility of a successful VBAC, breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, and a tour of the maternity unit.
