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Childbirth Education

Helpful Childbirth Education Classes
At The Mom’s Place, we believe that all pregnant women and their families should have access to education and support for a healthy pregnancy, birth and adjustment to parenting. The Childbirth Education programs provide information that help empower you by enabling you to make informed choices regarding your birth experience. Through continued support and education programs, the experienced registered nurses and educators of The Mom’s Place promote a positive transition to parenthood and confidence in parenting skills.

Many of our informative childbirth education classes are reimbursable by insurance companies. Please check with your insurance provider. If you need financial assistance, please let us know.

If you have questions about our childbirth education classes or would like to register, call (603) 626-2626.

ONLINE CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION PROGRAM- NEW
Preparing for your childbirth experience is very important. Now you can learn at your own pace.This interactive program provides the tools and information essential for being prepared for the birth experience. The program includes a face to face class that meets monthly for a tour and to address questions and concerns. Click here for a demo of our online childbirth education program.

PREPARING FOR BIRTH (ONE DAY)
For the parents-to-be with tight schedules, this Saturday workshop is designed to provide couples with the fundamentals of labor and birth, strategies for coping, and developing a personal plan for their labor and birth experience. Registration required.

HYPNOBIRTHING® The Mongan Method (FIVE CLASSES)
A five-class series, hypnobirthing is a unique method of relaxed childbirth education that incorporates self-hypnosis and relaxation techniques. This class is instructed by a certified hypnobirthing childbirth educator at CatholicMedicalCenter in the Childbirth Education Room on Level E. Fee: $215. For more information visit http://hypnobirthing.com/.

BREASTFEEDING
Learn about the fundamentals of breastfeeding. How to prepare, help your baby get started, and pump and store milk will be among the skills covered by our lactation specialist. Registration required.

CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN 
This two-part program is designed to move parents along from parenting their baby in pregnancy to preparing for parenting after the baby is born. Topics discussed include picking a pediatrician, feeding choices, newborn and infant health concerns, equipment, and infant care for the first few days following birth. This program is co-facilitated by a pediatric healthcare provider and a registered nurse educator. Registration required. 

CESAREAN BIRTH CLASS
This program is for women who have a higher risk for a cesarean birth or already are expecting to have a cesarean birth. Discussion involves preparation for a cesarean, expectations of the birth process, recovery, and caring for baby. A tour is included.

BECOMING A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER
This program is offered at developmentally appropriate levels to introduce the idea that your child is becoming a sibling. A tour of The Mom’s Place is included. Registration required. 

MOMMY AND ME EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAM (FREE)
This program meets weekly and is offered for mothers adjusting to the developing role of parenthood. Registration required.

BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS SUPPORT (FREE)
Promote an enhanced breastfeeding experience for the first six months through support from our Lactation consultants and other breastfeeding moms. Topics include Adjusting to those first few weeks, sleeping issues and returning to work. Registration required.
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Our Mission
"The heart of Catholic Medical Center is to provide health, healing and hope in a manner that offers innovative high quality services, compassion, and respect for the human dignity of every individual who seeks or needs our care as part of Christ's healing ministry through the Catholic Church."

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Proof of Excellence

CMC and our staff have earned the following awards.

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CMC Receives Full Accreditation for 3 Years with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary accreditation program. By working with its national partners, the CoC has developed comprehensive, patient-centered standards for cancer programs.

America's 100 Best Hospitals


2013: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire has designated Catholic Medical Center as a Blue Distinction® Center for Spine Surgery(SM). Blue Distinction® Centers are hospitals recognized for their expertise in delivering specialty care. For more information please visit http://www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.*

America's 100 Best Hospitals


2013: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire has designated Catholic Medical Center as a Blue Distinction® Center for Knee and Hip Replacement (SM). Blue Distinction® Centers are hospitals recognized for their expertise in delivering specialty care. For more information please visit http://www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.*

America's 100 Best Hospitals


America's 100 Best Hospital for Cardiac Care and Coronary Intervention.
The New England Heart Institute at Catholic Medical Center delivers patient results that meet high standards and criteria for cardiac excellence. Source: HealthGrades, a national leader for physician information and hospital quality ratings. HealthGrades analyzes data from all of the nation's 5,000 non-federal hospitals, and its free website is searched by 200 million healthcare consumers a year.  

    Top 10% of All Hospitals


    First hospital in the state to perform a mechanical heart/left ventricular assist device implant. 

    Top 10% of All Hospitals


    First hospital in the state for neonatal unit based on "couplet care, a philosophy and care model that keeps mother and baby together in large nurturing suites and state-of-the-art monitoring technologies. 

    Top 10% of All Hospitals


    Top 10% in the nation for patient satisfaction.
    Determined by the analysis of survey data from 3,837 U.S. hospitals. Awarded hospitals must meet bed size, survey response size and clinical quality thresholds in order to be eligible for the award. Source: HealthGrades, a national leader for physician information and hospital quality ratings. HealthGrades analyzes data from all of the nation's 5,000 non-federal hospitals, and its free website is searched by 200 million healthcare consumers a year.  


    Bariatric Center of Excellence designation for Obesity Treatment Center

    America's 100 Best Hospitals


    Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
    CMC was recognized for its achievement on the following measure sets: Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Surgical Care.

      America's 100 Best Hospitals


      Catholic Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award.
      The award recognizes CMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.
       

        America's 100 Best Hospitals


        CMC receives a 3 star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
        The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has developed a comprehensive rating system for the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. Approximately 12-15% of hospitals received the 3 star rating which denotes the highest category of care. Since January 2010 the cardiac surgery performance of our hospital was found to lie in the highest quality tier, thereby receiving an STS 3 star rating.

          America's 100 Best Hospitals


          Named to Harvard Pilgrim's 2012 Hospital Honor Roll
          The Hospital Honor Roll names those hospitals whose performance was among the top 25% of those measured nationally on a set of composite quality metrics. The metrics evaluate clinical process of care, patient experience and patient safety and are based on CMC Hospital Compare and Leapfrog data.

            *Blue Distinction® Centers met overall quality measures for patient safety and outcomes, developed with input from the medical community. Blue Distinction® Centers+ also met cost measures that address consumers’ need for affordable healthcare. Individual outcomes may vary. National criteria is displayed on www.bcbs.com. A Local Blue Plan may require additional criteria for facilities located in its own service area. To find out which services and providers (including hospital based physicians) are covered under your policy, or to learn about Local Blue Plan Criteria, contact your Local Blue Plan; and contact your provider before making an appointment to verify its current Network and Blue Distinction Centers status. Each hospital’s Cost Index is calculated separately, based on data from its Local Blue Plan. Hospitals in portions of CA, ID, NY, PA, and WA may lie in areas served by two Local Blue Plans, resulting in two Cost Index figures; and their own Local Blue Plans decide whether all hospitals in these areas must meet Blue Distinction Centers+ national criteria for one or both Cost Index figures. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any Blue Plans are responsible for damages, losses, or non-covered charges resulting from Blue Distinction or other provider finder information or care received from Blue Distinction or other providers. To find out more, contact your Local Blue Plan.