Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Preparation for Childbirth - $80
Our online childbirth class is ideal for those expectant parents who can’t attend an on-site childbirth class due to work schedules, time constraints, or medical conditions.
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The eight-chapter program will help you:
- Understand pregnancy – what’s happening to your body, discomforts, warning signs, nutrition, exercise, and more
- Learn about labor – preparing for birth, pre-labor signs, onset of labor, 3D animation of labor process, and more
- See how the stages of labor unfold – watch amazing real-life birth stories
- Discover helpful comfort techniques – breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, focal points, hydrotherapy, labor and pushing positions, advice for partners, and more
You can demo this class.
One Day Childbirth Education Express Bundle - $165
This one day class, held on Saturdays from 9 am-4 pm (45 minutes for lunch). This bundled event also includes three additional classes: Infant Care, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Postnatal Newborn Behavior and Feeding.
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You’ll learn about:
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Basic comfort techniques
- Medications
- Medical interventions
- Postpartum care
Two Day Childbirth Education Express Bundle - $165
A two-day class held over two consecutive weeks. This bundled event also includes three additional classes: Infant Care, Prenatal Breastfeeding and Postnatal Newborn Behavior and Feeding.
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You’ll learn about:
- Stages of labor and delivery
- Basic comfort techniques
- Medications
- Medical interventions
- Postpartum care
Basic Breathing and Positions for Labor - $25
This class is ideal for parents who want a more in-depth knowledge of advanced comfort and support techniques for labor and delivery. This information is not covered in the Preparation for Childbirth and Childbirth Education Express classes due to time constraints.
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Practice time for relaxation, guided imagery, natural pain management and breathing techniques (Lamaze) are just a few of the topics covered.
Online Multiples Childbirth Education Class with On-site Tour - $100
Our Multiples Childbirth Education class is a combination of onsite and online. This class is ideal for expectant parents who want education that is specific for families expecting twins or triplets in their second trimester of pregnancy.
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The online portion of the class is taken at home. Then families come to one of the quarterly classes at Baystate Medical Center to have their questions answered by a knowledgeable parent education instructor, who is also a lactation consultant and mother of twins. A tour of the maternity unit and walk through of the NICU is included during the class.
Prenatal Yoga - $12 per class/ $60 for six class pack
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This class will use postures, breathing techniques and meditation to help ease pregnancy aches. It will prepare your body for delivery and improve your chances for a smoother recovery.
We create strength, focus, flexibility and awareness through a gentle practice designed especially for the pregnant woman's needs.
Infant and Child Care
Infant Care Class - $35
This prenatal class teaches you how to care for and understand your new baby. This class includes an 18 month "Understanding Your Newborn" Web App Access Card with essential videos and information.
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You will learn about:
- Creating and maintaining a loving bond
- D diapering and bathing
- Taking baby's temperature
- Comforting techniques
- Infant feeding cues
- Sleep patterns
- Normal infant appearance and behavior
- When to call the physician
Keeping Baby Safe - $40
This class teaches parents how to keep your baby safe.
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You'll learn about:
- Infant CPR
- First aid for choking
- Poison prevention
- Baby-proofing your home
- Car seat safety
Newborn Behavior and Feeding - Free
Taken after you deliver, this class provides postpartum support for new parents and provides information on newborn behavior in the first few weeks of your infant’s life.
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You’ll learn about:
- Feeding cues for breast and bottle feeding
- Infant sleep patterns
- Comforting a crying infant
- Returning to work
- Continued support for breastfeeding moms
- Pumping techniques
- Storage of breast milk.
Postnatal Yoga with Baby - $12 per class/ $60 for six class pack
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This class is a great opportunity to bond with your baby, strengthen muscles that were affected in pregnancy/labor and stretch all of motherhood’s new aches and pains. Babies up to 1 year old and crawling are welcome.
You'll learn about:
- breathing techniques to calm the mind and bring energy to the body
- strengthening the pelvic floor and abdomen
Babysitter Academy - $75/ $30 each additional sibling
This is a babysitting training program for young adults ages 11 1/2 to 16. Participants who attend receive a babysitter's handbook, safety booklet, and graduation certificate.
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You’ll learn about:
- Baby care
- First aid
- Fire safety
- Home security
- Accident prevention
- Child behavior
- CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
Grandparents Class - $25
This class, for grandparents-to-be and new grandparents, provides information about current labor and delivery, infant feeding and safety practices. Discussion on the role of grandparents and a tour of the birthing center is included.
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