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 orWednesday evening classes from 7-9 pm in the Montreal Conference Room at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$95 or medical coupon, 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:
The Montreal Room at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$95 or medical coupon, for expectant mother and one birth partner
Please bring:
Two bed-size pillows
Expectant parents need to make many decision as they prepared to care for their newborn. This class will provide guidance and support in a "hands-on" class setting with "life-like" newborns as you learn the latest in care for your baby, to help make an easy transition from hospital to home.
Topics include:
Baby proofing your home
Diapering and bathing
Very latest guidelines from AAP and SIDS
Infant choking resuscitation and Infant CPR
When:
Sunday classes from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location:
The Montreal Room at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$20 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:
The Montreal Room 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:
The Montreal Room at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$40 per family
Please bring:
Class supplies provided
For expectant and new grandparents which addresses the special contribution grandparents make in the lives of their grandchildren.
Topics include:
What's changed since you've had children
Communication between parents and grandparents
How grandparents can help during pregnancy, birth, and baby is born
Baby cues and comfort techniques
Health and safety
Very latest guidelines from AAP and SIDS
When:
Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location:
The Montreal Room at Providence St Peter Hospital.
Cost:
$20 per Grandparent
Please bring:
Class supplies provided
Coming in Spring 2010
- Parenting Success Series
- Postpartum Doula Services
