Classes and Parenting Groups

Temporary Pause in BMC Springfield Parent Education Classes

Beginning July 2026, Baystate Medical Center (Springfield) Parent Education classes and tours will be temporarily paused. During this time, families are welcome to register for virtual and in-person childbirth class offerings through Baystate Franklin Medical Center (Greenfield), which covers the same curriculum covered in Baystate Medical Center's childbirth classes. Self-Paced Modules will also remain available.

Please note, all Baystate Franklin Medical Center classes and tours will continue as regularly scheduled.

Updates on future in person and virtual offerings will be shared as they become available. We appreciate your understanding and remain committed to providing high-quality education and support for growing families. Please check back for updates.

Self-Paced Online Modules

Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese. Haitian Creole, Russian, Nepali, Pashto, Swahili, Hmong, Somali, French, Vietnamese, Korean, Polish, Hindi, and Italian.

Baystate Online Childbirth Preparation Class

Cost: $80 non-refundable
Duration: Self-paced, approximately 3-6 hours
Format: Virtual
Max class size: n/a

About This Class

Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home! This comprehensive online class uses engaging videos, 3D animations, and interactive activities to help you understand pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. Our eight-chapter program provides essential, evidence-based education to help you feel informed and confident for your birth experience.

Baystate Online Sibling Preparation Class

Cost: $40 nonrefundable
Duration: Self-paced, approximately 3-4 hours
Format: Virtual
Max class size: n/a

About This Class

Help your child get ready to become a Super Sibling! This engaging, self-paced online class provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to bond while preparing for your family’s newest addition. Through interactive videos, stories, and activities, children learn what to expect when the baby arrives and how to be loving, safe, and helpful big brothers or sisters. Recommended for parents and children ages 3-10.

Baystate Online Multiples Preparation Class

Cost: $80 nonrefundable
Duration: Self-paced, approximately 3-5 hours
Format: Virtual
Max class size: n/a

About This Class

Expecting twins or more? This comprehensive, self-paced online class is designed specifically for families preparing to welcome multiples. With engaging videos, interactive activities, and evidence-based information, you’ll gain confidence for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and life at home with two (or more!) babies.

Parenting Resources

Who says children don’t come with a handbook? Contact us to request detailed booklets from Baystate for help with breastfeeding, pregnancy, and childbirth:

Becoming a Family: Your Pregnancy & Hospital Services

• Becoming a Family (English)
• Convirtiéndose en Una Familia (español)

Baystate’s Babies: Getting to Know Your Baby – A Parent’s Guide

• Baystate’s Babies Guide (English)
• Baystate’s Bebés (Español)