In-person classes are limited to 10 participants plus their support person. Participation is determined on a first come-first serve basis with paid registrations.
Childbirth Education Class
Practice positioning, breathing and relaxation techniques, and tour the Birth Center. You will learn about the birthing process based on the Lamaze theory of childbirth education allowing you to make informed choices for a positive birth experience.
Cost: $45/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Sue Engle, R.N., Danica Kanneberg, R.N., Robin Dietel, RNC-OB, LCCE, IBCLC
Class time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Birth
1 day classes: |
Sunday, December 13, 2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Sunday, February 7, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Sunday, April 25, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Saturday, June 12, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Sunday, July 25, 2021 |
Saturday, August 28, 2021 |
Sunday, October 17, 2021 |
Saturday, November 20, 2021 |
Sunday, December 12, 2021 |
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Learn how breastfeeding works. Topics include:
- Latching on and positioning
- Knowing when to feed your baby
- How to know your baby is getting enough milk
- How to care for your breasts
- How to make breastfeeding a part of your lifestyle
- Breastmilk expression and returning to work
Cost: $20/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Elizabeth Harris R.N., R.N.C.-OB, IBCLC
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Breastfeeding
Class dates: |
Monday, December 21, 2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, May 20, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, August 12, 2021 |
Thursday, September 23, 2021 |
Thursday, November 4, 2021 |
Thursday, December 16, 2021 |
Baby Basics Class
This combined class includes the basics of newborn care, as well as essential tips for beginning to breastfeed. Topics include:
- Newborn characteristics
- Hospital routines
- Calming a fussy baby
- Signs of illness
- Hands-on demonstrations on diapering, bathing, swaddling and car seat installation
Cost: $20/couple
Location: Learning Resource Center 1st floor, West Building (Hospital)
Instructor: Robin Dietel, R.N.C-OB, LCCE, IBCLC
Class time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Online class equivalent: Understanding Your Newborn
Class dates: |
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 1-3:30 p.m. - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, April 15, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, May 27, 2021 - Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
Thursday, August 19, 2021 |
Thursday, September 30, 2021 |
Thursday, November 11, 2021 |
Thursday, December 23, 2021 |