Class Offerings
This four week class series prepares expectant parents for the physical and emotional aspects of later stages of pregnancy, labor and birth and the time after your baby is born.
Topics include:
Labor and birth process
Relaxation
Breathing and pushing techniques
Pain options
Assisted deliveries
Recovery and postpartum
Hospital tour of the Family Birth Center
When:
Tuesday evening classes from 7-9 at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$95 or Provider One, for expectant mother and one birth partner
Please bring:
Two bed-size pillows
In response to the hectic schedules of today's parents-to-be, we offer this day-long childbirth class. This Saturday or Sunday class is an accelerated version of our 4-week Prepared Childbirth Class series.
Topics include:
Labor and birth process
Relaxation
Breathing and pushing techniques
Pain options
Assisted deliveries
Recovery and postpartum
Hospital tour of the Family Birth Center
When:
Saturday or Sunday classes from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location:
Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$95 or medical coupon, for expectant mother and one birth partner
Please bring:
Two bed-size pillows
Pediatricians agree that prevention of unintentional injuries is the key to keeping your baby safe. Before your baby arrives get prepared to keep him or her safe by learning how to prevent the most common unintentional injuries of infants and toddlers.
You will earn about common safety hazards in and around the house, what's recommended for infant sleep safety and basic tips for preparing your pets, along with many other important topics. You will also learn the proper procedures for assisting an infant, up to one year of age, who is choking or is unresponsive.
This class is recommended for parents, grandparents and anyone caring for a newborn or infant up to 1 year of age. CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction procedures are American Heart Association curriculum.
When:
Sunday classes from 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Location:
Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$25 per person
Please bring:
Class supplies provided
In this prenatal breastfeeding class, which is included with all childbirth classes, you will learn the benefits of breastfeeding for Mom and baby. You will learn proper positioning and latch-on techniques, how to troubleshoot potential problems, as well as helpful hints to enhance your breastfeeding success.
When:
Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location:
Second Floor Conference Rooms at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$20 per person if not attending childbirth classes
Please bring:
Class supplies provided
Siblings ages 3-8, along with their parents, prepare for their role as big brother or sister. Siblings learn what to expect when they come to the hospital, what it's like to have a new baby in the home, how to hold a newborn, and safe behavior using life -like dolls. Soon-to-be siblings also make their own big brother or big sister bag and celebration this occasion with a "birthday party."
When:
Sunday mornings from 10:00 am - Noon
Location:
Providence St Peter Hospital
Cost:
$40 per family
Please bring:
Class supplies provided
