Classes are held throughout the community. Package discounts are available. Be sure to check our website often for schedule changes, new classes and more opportunities to learn. Classes are also available in Spanish.
| Class Schedule Guide:Recommendations for when to take classes |
| Hospital Tour |
25-31 weeks |
| Childbirth Preparation |
28-34 weeks
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| Breastfeeding |
25-32 weeks |
| Baby Essentials |
25-32 weeks |
| Baby and Me |
28-36 weeks |
| Childbirth Refresher |
32-36 weeks |
Women's Center Tours: You are invited to familiarize yourself with the Labor and Delivery and Family Centered Care areas at Northside Hospital. Participants will visit the labor and birthing area, private rooms, nursery and receive information on what to do when the exciting day arrives. A virtual tour also is available. Register Now!
Childbirth Preparation: If you like discussion and interaction with other couples in a classroom setting then this is the class for you. Learn what to expect, options and support person responsibilities. Choose either a one day session, two 4 hour sessions or 4 week session. Bring 2 pillows and a blanket to class for practicing contractions, relaxation and massage or comfort techniques. 3 Options available: One Day, Weekend, Weeknight (1 class per week for 4 weeks) Register Now!
eLearning Childbirth Preparation: This online educational class is a great option for couples who may be experiencing bed rest or who have scheduling difficulties which prevent them from attending a classroom setting. View a Sample Lesson and Register!
C-section Preparation: Have you been advised to anticipate a cesarean birth? Discuss what to expect before, during and after surgery as well as what happens if you go into labor prior to your C/section date. Learn tips for recovering at home while caring for yourself, your new baby and family. Register Now!
Childbirth Preparation Refresher: Review and refresh your knowledge and skills on topics such as breathing and relaxation techniques for labor and delivery, medication options and provide updates on issues that may have changed since you last gave birth. Register Now!
Childbirth for Multiples: Pregnant with multiples? We have classes designed especially for you! Come meet other parents of multiples and learn the most current information and recommendations to have a healthy pregnancy and birth. You will also receive practical information, advice and tips to meet the challenges ahead. Please bring 2 pillows and a blanket to class. Register Now!
Baby Essentials for Multiples: Questions? We have answers. Taught by a mom of multiples, this class is full of hands-on instruction in bathing, diapering, feeding and holding more than one. Learn how to soothe newborns, tips for safe sleeping, what gear you really need and how to recognize cues and characteristics of each baby. Register Now!
Breastfeeding for Multiples: Learn from an international board certified lactation consultant what to expect with breastfeeding multiples. How can you identify the feeding patterns of each baby and keep a log? What about pumping? How can my partner and family help? Receive practical tips for latching, positioning and how to establish an abundant milk supply for multiples during the early weeks and months of nursing. Register Now!
Baby Essentials: Do you have questions about giving your child his first bath, or diapering or feeding your newborn baby? Practice these important parenting skills, while also learning about infant cues and characteristics. Register and attend this class to receive a complimentary copy of Dr. Karp’s DVD The Happiest Baby on the Block. Register Now!
Breastfeeding Moms/Couples: Breastfeeding is a learned skill and our international board certified lactation consultants will teach you 5 key points to get a jumpstart on successful breastfeeding. Learn about the benefits of skin to skin contact and practical tips for latching, positioning, and how to establish an abundant milk supply during the early weeks and months of nursing. Register Now!
Pumping—the Why, When and How? Do you need flexibility, are you returning to work? Discuss with an international board certified lactation consultant what pump to use, when to pump, how to hand express or pump plus how to store and freeze your breast milk.
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Massage for Pregnancy and Labor: Reduce stress, promote well-being and relaxation, and relieve discomfort for the pregnant and laboring mother. Learn easy-to-do massage techniques for yourself and your partner. Bring 2 pillows and either lotion or oil to class
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Becoming Parents: Come to a class designed to start you on your path for success in the most important job you will ever have. This one time session will focus on you and your couple relationship, how to care for yourselves, relating to your baby and all the many ways becoming parents affect your lives. Register Now!
Baby and Me I:
Becoming a sibling for the first time is a very special event and we have a class designed just for the big brother or big sister in your family. This fun and interactive class for 3 to 6 year olds teaches them what it's like to have a new baby in the home, what babies eat, how they communicate and much more. A brief tour of the Family Centered Care area is included and children will receive a complimentary prize and an award certificate. Register Now!
Baby and Me II:
This class is designed for the older big brother or big sister (ages 7 – 10) and includes age-appropriate discussions about the birth process, what to expect from a new baby, and important topics such as safety, holding and diapering a newborn baby. A brief tour of the Family Centered Care area is included and children will receive a complimentary prize and an award certificate.
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Infant Massage: Experience first hand the benefits of infant massage and learn hands on techniques which build trust and enhance calmness with your baby while decreasing the likelihood of colic behavior/tendencies. This class is open for babies from birth to precrawling. Please bring a pillow and a towel or blanket to class. Register Now!
Baby Sign Language: Signing to your baby can reduce frustrations for both you and your baby. It gives babies the ability to express themselves and accelerates your baby’s development of speech. We will review the research and the benefits and teach you the most common signs to teach to your baby and how to incorporate sign language into your daily routines. Register Now!
Signing for Early Literacy : Take Baby Sign Language to the next level! Learn how to enhance the joy of reading for your toddler by adding sign language to your children’s favorite books and songs enabling your child to take an active role in learning. Register Now!
Being Parents: Discuss your role as parents and as a couple with a new baby. Take away new insights, suggestions and “parent survival tips” for the journey ahead. Class is recommended for parents with infants up to 8 months of age. Register Now!
Building Strength in Babyhood: You and your baby with guidance from a physical therapist will learn activities to promote age appropriate motor skills including proper positioning for your baby as well as the importance and “how to” of tummy time. Register Now!
Safe Sitter®: Safe Sitter® is a babysitting preparation course that was designed by a pediatrician and has received national recognition by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Intended for young adults ages 11 years and up, this full-day course includes role-playing games, hands-on manikin practice, topics in child care and tips for setting up a babysitting business. Register Now!
| BEFORE or AFTER BABY ARRIVES |
Infant CPR: Calling all parents and caregivers! This important class will cover the basics of CPR, including choke-saving skills, home safety and other injury prevention measures. Hands on practice with a manikin will give you improved confidence and the skills to handle an emergency. Register Now!
Infant and Child CPR: Calling all parents and caregivers who have both an infant and child in the house. This important class will cover the basics of CPR, for both infants and children (ages 1-8) including choke-saving skills, home safety and other injury prevention measures. Hands on practice will give you the skills and confidence to turn a life threatening situation into a lifesaving one. Register Now!
Child CPR and First Aid: Do you have questions such as does that cut need a stitch? Should we call the doctor? What about 911? This class aims to give you confidence to handle emergency situations from toddlers to pre teens. Basic first aid techniques will be covered from bumps, scrapes and bruises to serious injuries and illnesses. A portion of the class instruction will also address injury prevention. Register Now!
Healthy Beginnings: Rejuvenate your energy and build social connections for both new and expectant moms. Discover what low-impact aerobics, yoga, and water aerobics can do for you! Daycare is available and if pregnant, a permission waiver from your physician and/or midwife is required prior to the start of the series. Register Now!
Grandparenting—Isn’t It Grand?: The exciting time is here and this class is for YOU! Come join other grandparents to learn about family-centered care, feeding methods, safety, putting baby to sleep, and tips on being supportive of the new family. Register Now!
Car Seat Safety: Come with your car seat installed in your car and our nationally certified car seat safety technicians will help you know if your baby’s car seat is installed correctly. Also, learn how to correctly secure your baby in the seat and what safety features to look for when shopping for a car seat. Register Now!
Daddy Boot Camp: Expectant Dads have questions too! Join other men to talk about your new roles as dads. Informative and fun, this group is facilitated by a “coach,” and includes topics such as support for the postpartum mother, bonding with your newborn child, and how to balance your time between fatherhood, family and personal needs. Register Now!
