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 - $175

This class is a bundle of 5 two and a half 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

Labor support

Class 4

Postpartum care
Newborn care

Class 5

Prenatal Breastfeeding

Childbirth Education Express- $175

This in-person class will take place over two consecutive days (Saturday and Sunday).

The classes will provide information including the stages of labor and delivery, basic comfort techniques, medications, medical interventions and labor support.

Postpartum care is covered as well as how to care for and understand your new baby.

Finally, we will provide the most current information on breastfeeding, including helpful tips and techniques.

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.

Virtual Keeping Baby Safe - $40

This class is held over the WebEx meeting platform from 6:00-8:00pm. Click "Register" for available dates to register.

You'll learn about:

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