Childbirth & Parent Education at The Birthplace

Baystate Franklin Medical Center offer a variety of classes at The Birthplace in Greenfield. We also offer tours of The Birthplace as well as breastfeeding classes and groups.

We recommend childbirth education to every parent, beginning at 28-30 weeks. Most classes are taught by Birthplace nurses. Classes are held in the Birthplace Classroom.

Please call 413-773-2331 for more information or register to join us for a tour.

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Virtual (WebEx) Childbirth Education Bundle - $160

This class is a bundle of 4 two hour sessions held live with a Parent Education Instructor that can be taken from your own living room. Learn in a virtual classroom while having your questions answered in real time.

You’ll learn about:

Class 1

Stages of labor and delivery
Basic comfort techniques

Class 2

Medications
Medical interventions
Cesarean Sections

Class 3

Postpartum care
Newborn care

Class 4

Prenatal Breastfeeding

One Day Childbirth Education Express - $120

This is a single full day class held on Saturdays from 9 am-4 pm (45 min for lunch). This class can be bundled with the Labor Support class, Infant Care, and Breastfeeding class ($160).

This class explores the following:

Stages of labor
When to come to the hospital
Labor & birth positions with hands-on practice
Pain medication and epidurals
Medical interventions: what to know, what to ask
Immediate postpartum period and golden hour with your new baby

Childbirth Education Basics - $120

This is a two-day class held over two consecutive weeks. This class can be bundled with the Labor Support class, Infant Care, and Breastfeeding class ($160).

This class explores the following:

Stages of labor
When to come to the hospital
Labor & birth positions with hands-on practice
Pain medication and epidurals
Medical interventions: what to know, what to ask
Immediate postpartum period and golden hour with your new baby

Labor Support Class - $35

This is a one-night hands-on class.

Topics include:

Understanding the role of relaxation and movement to help labor progress
Practicing positions for labor progress and pain relief
Aromatherapy for pregnancy and birth

Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Birth - $35

Participants will learn how to use essential oils to help deal with common issues in pregnancy and safe essential oils for birth. You will receive a custom made essential oil roll-on or spray at the end of class.

Infant and Child Care

Infant Care - $35

Learn how to care for and understand the new baby in your family.

We will discuss:

Your relationship to your baby: infant bonding, feeding cues, sleep patterns and behaviors
Hands-on skills for baby care: infant soothing, diapering, and bathing
Keeping your baby healthy and safe: recognizing when your baby is unwell, knowing when to call the pediatrician or lactation consultant

Infant Massage - Free

This is a four-week series.

We will learn about:

Massaging your baby using specific strokes and techniques to promote bonding and attachment.
How massage benefits all systems of the body and helps your baby relax, sleep well, and relieve colic

Keeping Baby Safe - $40

This class teaches parents how to keep your baby safe.

You'll learn about:

Infant CPR
First aid for choking
Poison prevention
Baby-proofing your home
Car seat safety