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 hands on workshop is for pregnant women and their partners who have already taken a birthing class but would like to spend more time to practice the comfort measures used for labor at a slower pace. Partners will learn how to support the laboring woman so they may both achieve a satisfying labor and birth experience. Couples taking this class should have taken a Birth & Parenting Preperation 5 week series, Birth & Parenting Preperation Express class, or have a strong knowledge of the stages of labor.
This workshop does not include a tour of the maternity unit.
Topics Include:
The importance of a supportive labor partner
How to "read" the laboring woman's signals during labor
Relaxation techniques
Visualization
Breathing strategies for labor
Labor positions
Techniques to relieve back pain in labor
Massage
Other medication-free labor comfort measures
This class will explore the first few weeks of a newborn's life. Time will be spent examining how newborn behavior helps parents better understand and respond to their baby including how to know if a baby is hungry and how to breastfeed their baby.
Topics Include:
What to expect from a baby the first few days after birth
The attachment process- getting to know your baby's temperament
How to know if a baby is hungry or sleepy
Breastfeeding and getting started
Separating fact from myth about breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and baby care supplies
Breastfeeding problems: how to prevent them and solutions
Introduction to breastfeeding and working
Techniques for supporting a breastfeeding mother
How to respond to a baby's crying
When is it a good time to give a baby a bath
Understanding your baby's health care needs
Resources for new parents
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 and 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.
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Join us at the Birthplace at Fairview Southdale Hospital for a night of education and fun. Learn more about our mother and baby services and take a tour of the Birthplace.
Our Birthplace care team will be on hand to answer your questions about labor, delivery, breast feeding, massage and other services available to you while you are in the hospital. We'll show you how to pre-register for your upcoming hospital stay and help you find the right pediatrician for your new family member.
$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
This is a class for pregnant women and their partners who would like to spend more time preparing for a non-medicated birth. Couples will have the opportunity to practice the comfort measures used for labor and birth at a slower pace. Labor support persons are strongly encouraged to attend all classes. Tour of the maternity unit is included.
*Challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy
*Labor Process
*Benefits of non-medicated birth
*The importance of a suportive labor partner(s) How to "read" the laboring woman's signals
*Relaxation techniques including visualization, breathing strategies for labor
*Labor positions, massage, techniques to relieve back pain in labor and other medication-free comfort measures
*Medical care and decision making
*Care of the newborn
*Adjustment to you new role as parents
*Tour of the maternity unit
For mothers and their babies in the first four months after birth. Groups plan the agenda at each session. Sample topics include:
Coping with change
Expectations as your baby grows
Surviving colic
Dealing with feelings of isolation
Description:
For expectant parents who wish to tour the maternity unit at no cost. Tours are included in many classes. There will not be confirmation correspondence regarding tours. Children are welcome to attend. Each participant must register individually. Meet tour guide in the Crosstown lobby. Arrive 10 minutes early. They will escort you to the maternity unit. We are accepting tour registration by phone, fax, mail, and in person.
Location:
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
Parking:
Park in the East Ramp near the Emergency Room. Enter into Emergency Room doors and travel down the hallway. After traveling about halfway down you will be able to take a right into another main hallway (public elevators on your left). Follow this hallway until you enter into the Crosstown Lobby. There is seating available to your left to wait if you arrive early. For detailed information regarding rates and directions visit: <http://www.southdale.fairview.org/
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Description:
For expectant parents who wish to tour the maternity unit at no cost. Tours are included in many classes. There will not be confirmation correspondence regarding tours. Children are welcome to attend. Each participant must register individually. Meet tour guide in the Crosstown lobby. Arrive 10 minutes early. They will escort you to the maternity unit. We are accepting tour registration by phone, fax, mail, and in person.
Parking:
Park in the East Ramp near the Emergency Room. Enter into Emergency Room doors and travel down the hallway. After traveling about halfway down you will be able to take a right into another main hallway (public elevators on your left). Follow this hallway until you enter into the Crosstown Lobby. There is seating available to your left to wait if you arrive early. For detailed information regarding rates and directions visit: <http://www.southdale.fairview.org/
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, and a tour of the maternity unit.
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.
