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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.