Welcoming Your First Baby

Labor & Birth Step by Step - Four-Week Course

This four-week course (meeting once a week for four weeks) is designed for parents expecting for the first time.  Birth can be unpredictable, but educating yourself is the best way to feel more confident and prepared for birth.  Topics indclude the birth process, comfort techniques for pain management and medical interventions including induction, epidural and cesarean birth. The class should be comleted at least two weeks before your due date.  Attendees will receive a tour of the Birthing Center .  Click here to register.

Fee: $50 per family

Labor & Birth Step by Step - Weekend Express

This is an accelerated course designed for parents expecting for the first time who wish to attend a childbirth class, but find it difficult to fit the four-week course into their schedules.  Topics to be discussed include the birth process, comfort techniques for pain management and medical interventions including induction, epidural and cesarean birth.  Also covered are the basics of baby care including bathing, diapering, soothing techniques, care seat safety and more.  The class meets Friday evening and all day Saturday, and includes a tour of the Birthing Center, all meals and snacks.  Click here to register.

Fee: $65 per family

Breastfeed with Confidence

This is a one-session class focusing on the basics of breastfeeding, what to expect the first few weeks, pumping, returning to work and tips for success.  Dads are encouraged and welcome to attend.  Click here to register.

Fee: $15 per family