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
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 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 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. Class includes the information covered in 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 the newborn
Adjustment to your new role as parents
Tour of the maternity unit
Breastfeeding:getting started, separating facts from myths about breastfeeding, supplies, how to prevent problems and solutions if they occur, introduction to breastfeeding and working, techniques for supporting the breastfeeding woman.
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.
Online childbirth education is an alternative to Birth & Parenting Preparation classes that are held in the classroom. Our online option provides the same information, but let's you complete the course at your own pace, at your own computer.
Expectant parents attend the first session to recieve an introduction to the Online learning program. After attending the first session, couples will have the opportunity to meet face to face with a certified childbirth educator two additional times to get your questions answered, tour the maternity unit and meet with a baby's health care provider.
Registration for this initial class will need to be by fax or mail. Please call to register for the additional sessions after attending the initial class.
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.
This class is intended for expectant parents, grandparents or other infant care providers in the weeks prior to the birth of the baby. Topics will include:
* Basics of child passenger safety
* What is the best type of child safety seat for your child
* How to properly secure the seat and fit your child into the seat
* Minnesota law as it relates to child passenger safety
Class participants will be given an opportunity to sign up for an optional individualized car seat fitting with the instructor. This will be arranged directly with the instructor. There will be an extra cost, payable directly to the instructor.
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Join us at The Birthplace at Fairview Ridges Hospital for a night of education and fun. Learn more about our mother and baby services and take a tour of The Birthplace. Enter a drawing for a chance to win great prizes, including a gift card to Babies R Us.
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. We look forward to seeing you at The Birthplace!
$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.
Topics Include:
Challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy
Labor process
Benefits of non medicated birth
The importance of a supportive labor partner(s), how to "read" the laboring womans signals during labor
Relaxation techniques including visualization, breathing strategies for labor
Labor positions, massage, techniques to relieve back pain in labor and other medication-free comfort measures
Medial care and decision making
Care of the newborn
Adjustment to your new role as parents
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. Children are welcome to attend. Each participant must register individually.
Meet tour guide in the main 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 Ridges Hospital
201 Nicollet Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Parking:
Fairview Ridges provides free parking in a surface lot adjacent to the hospital.
For detailed information regarding rates and directions visit: <http://www.ridges.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. Children are welcome to attend. Each participant must register individually.
Meet tour guide in the main 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 Ridges Hospital
201 Nicollet Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
Parking:
Fairview Ridges provides free parking in a surface lot adjacent to the hospital.
For detailed information regarding rates and directions visit: <http://www.ridges.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 children ages 6 and older, during the last two months of mother's pregnancy. Topics include how the baby develops during pregnancy, age appropriate description of the birth process, and feelings about becoming a big sister/brother. Parents attend this class with their children. A visit to the maternity unit and nursery, oriented to children, is included in this class.
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 parentsand 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.
