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Classes Offered
NEW Online Class Registration is Now Available!
You may click on the calendar to your right to view the upcoming classes and register for your class online. To confirm your registration and guarantee your spot, prepayment is required no later than 48 hours before class starts.
Breastfeeding Class
Private Class - $60 for a one hour, 15-minute session (also included, a free breast assessment for lactation) We cover the info. listed below but tailored to meet your individual needs.
Group Class - $45.00 for a two and half hours. Please bring a note pad and something to drink.
Breastfeeding ... isn't it natural ? Why should I take a breastfeeding class?
The natural way to nourish your baby doesn't always come naturally. We find that mothers who've attended a prenatal breastfeeding class are 50% more likely to be successful at breastfeeding. Partners are welcome to attend.
Sign up today, and learn about:
- Frequency and duration of feeding
- How to latch baby to breast
- How to recognize effective feeding
- What to do if baby is not getting enough
- When and how to introduce a bottle and how partners can help
- Which type of bottle nipple is best
- Breast pumps-which types are best and when to pump in relationship to breastfeeding
- Handling and storage of breast milk
- For private classes, the lactation consultant will conduct a breast assessment for lactation and help troubleshoot any potential problems, and conduct a personalized bra fitting
Returning to Work While Breastfeeding
Private Class- one hour- $50.00
Group Class -one and a half hour class $30.00 (Class fee is waived when you purchase an Ameda Purely Yours Ultra, Pump N Style Advance, Medela Free Style or the all new Hygeia Enjoye from us or if you rent a medical grade pump for five months) Our pump prices are at least $30.00 below popular baby store prices! Please bring a note pad and something to drink.
Stressed about returning to work? Our tried and true strategies have helped coutless mothers make a smooth transition back to the workplace.
Learn About:
- When to pump in relationship to breastfeeding to stockpile milk
- Maintaining your milk supply
- Handling and storage of breastmilk
- Communicating with your employer and co-workers about breastfeeding
- When to return to work
- Supplies needed
- Breast pumps
- Introducing a bottle to baby
- Adapting your wardrobe
- Family expectations and home preparation
- Changes in baby's behavior
Infant Massage Class-
Group Class-Two classes, one and a half hrs. each- $75.00
Please bring a drink for yourself.
Babies are communicating from the moment they are born. "Getting-in-Touch" with your baby through infant massage helps you better understand your baby's body language and cues. It helps promote communication and bonding between you and your baby. Infant massage techniques help babies to relieve gass pain and many mothers have commented that their babies began to sleep better. Recommended for babies that are "pre-crawling".
Childbirth Express!
Group Class- One six and a half hour class-$145.00
This class is ideal for the busy couple. The content of the class is the same as the four session childbirth class but without the practicing breathing and relaxation techniques. Please bring a note pad, pack a small cooler with lunch, snacks and water.
Learn About:
- Signs of preterm labor
- How to know when you're going into labor
- When to go to the hospital
- How to transport mother from home to hospital
- What to bring to hospital for labor and post-partum
- Stages and phases of labor
- Coping techniques (brif explanation ofbreathing, relaxation techniques) Pain medications
- Writing a birth plan
- Communicating with health care providers
- Medical options and procedures (IV, internal/external fetal monitoring, forceps, vacuum extractor, induction, augmentation, and use of pitocin)
- Caesarean birth
- Post-partum recovery
Practice for Labor
Group Class- three hour - $60.00
This class offers more hands on practice for couples! We do a quick review of stages and phases and what to expect, how coaches can assist and practice coping techniques for labor. Please bring massage cream or oil, 3 pillows, blanket and something to drink.
Childbirth Refresher
Private 3-hour class - $75.00
Group Class- $60.00
Come review and update your knowledge. For couples who've gone through the complete childbirth/Lamaze class with a previous pregnancy. Please bring massage cream or oil, 3 pillows, blanket and something to drink.
- Review signs of impending labor
- When to go to the hospital and what to pack
- What to expect from the hospital staff
- Medication choices
- Coping techniques
- Post-partum recovery
- Transitioning new baby into family
- Helping siblings adjust to new baby
Childbirth Class
Group class-Four 2 ½ hour classes - $145 Small classes - Includes student materials and valuable coupons
Please bring massage cream or oil, 3 pillows, blanket and something to drink.
Learn about:
- Signs of preterm labor
- How to know when you're going into labor
- When to go to the hospital
- How to transport mother from home to hospital
- What to bring to hospital for labor and post-partum
- Stages and phases of labor
- Coping techniques (breathing, relaxation, pain medications)
- Writing a birth plan
- Communicating with health care providers
- Medical options and procedures (IV, internal/external fetal monitoring, forceps, vacuum extractor, induction, augmentation, and use of pitocin)
- Caesarean birth
- Post-partum recovery
Making Your Own Baby Food and Introducing Solids
Group Class - One 1 1/2-hour class, $30
How will I know when my baby is ready to start solid food? How do I give them? Why should I make your my own baby food? Please bring a note pad and something to drink.
- Less expensive
- You select the fresh, healthy ingredients and avoid uncertainty about additives or preservatives
- You know what your baby is eating because you made it!
- Baby will learn more quickly to eat and enjoy table food faster!
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Come learn about:
- Signs that baby is ready to start solid foods.
- What foods to introduce first
- What foods to avoid
- How to begin this next step in your baby's life
- Class includes a demonstration and taste comparison Tastes better
- More nutritious than commercial baby foods
Baby Care Basics Class
Private Class - $75.00 for two and a half hours/couple
Group Class - $60 for a three-hour class/couple
Please bring a note pad and something to drink.
Learn about:
- Normal newborn appearance
- Care for baby's eyes, umbilical cord, circumcision
- Normal newborn development
- Recognizing illness
- Selecting a pediatrician
- Choosing a daycare provider
- Preparing pets for your baby's arrival
- Diapering
- Burping baby
- Feeding (breast/bottle)
For Grandparents Only!
Group Class- three hours $60.00/couple
Please bring a note pad and something to drink.
So much has changed since we've had our babies! Learn ways to help and support your adult children as they transition into parenthood.
Learn About:
- Normal newborn appearance
- Care for baby's eyes, umbilical cord, circumcision
- Normal newborn development
- Recognizing illness
- Preparing pets for your baby's arrival
- Diapering
- Burping baby
- Feeding (breast/bottle)
- Where and how should the baby sleep? What's normal?
- Understanding babies cues
- Helping the new parents in their adjustment to parenthood
- Being a grandparent and maintaining your identity
Breastfeeding Support Group - $5.00 one hour
Share the joys and challenges of motherhood with others! Please pack your diaper bag lightly and include a bottle of water for yourself. Class fills up quickly and space is limited. No strollers please. (no refunds for unattended sessions.)
