PACKAGE CLASSES
$150, registration required

Four Steps Toward Baby Register 

• Pregnancy Essentials
• Birth Basics
• Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched
• Infant CPR Anytime (self-instruction kit)

Oh, Baby, Let’s Get Started! Register

• Pregnancy Essentials
• Childbirth Express
• Newborn Essentials
• Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched
• Infant CPR Anytime (self-instruction kit)

Preparing for Baby Register

• Pregnancy Essentials
• Birth & Beyond
• Newborn Essentials
• Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched
• Infant CPR Anytime (self-instruction kit)

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES Register
Registration required

• Birth Basics, $110
• Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched, $30
• Newborn Essentials, $30

FREE CLASSES Register
Registration required

• Kangaroo Kapers

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Most classes are presented at Harrison Silverdale.

Pregnancy Essentials
This class provides helpful information on what to expect during pregnancy. You’ll learn about changes in your own body, proper nutrition, and healthful lifestyle choices. You’ll practice hands-on massage techniques, as well as relaxation skills to help reduce stress. Instructors include licensed massage and physical therapists. Enrollment is limited to 12 couples.

Time
6:30 to 8:30 pm

Dates
Tuesday, January 10
Thursday, January 12
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 6
Thursday, March 8
Friday, April 13
Tuesday, May 8
Thursday, May 10
Friday, June 15

Birth Basics
Prepare for the experience of labor, birth and recovery in one day. You will also learn how to care for your newborn. Lunch is provided.

Time
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Dates (one-day class on Saturdays)
December 3
December 17
January 14
January 28
February 11
February 25
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 26
June 9
June 23

Childbirth Express
Experience a personalized journey through prepared childbirth with a self-paced introduction followed by two sessions with an ICCE childbirth educator. Conversations focus on labor, pain management, and relaxation skills. You also will discuss ways you can mentally prepare for the unexpected. (Free DVD and book with registration.)

Time
6:30 to 8:30 pm

Dates (two-part class on Fridays)
January 13 and 20
February 17 and 24
March 23 and 30
April 20 and 27
May 11 and 18
June 22 and 29

Birth & Beyond
For the second half of your pregnancy, you will focus on labor, birth, and recovery, with a special emphasis on breathing, relaxation, and pain control options. And if you’re a first-time mom, you’ll also appreciate learning how to adapt to life with a newborn.

Time
6:30 to 8:30 pm

Dates (four-week sessions on Tuesdays)
January 17, 24, 31 and February 7
March 13, 20, 27 and April 3
May 15, 22, 29 and June 7

Newborn Essentials
Build your confidence with hands-on practice using infant dolls. Learn the basics of diapering, dressing, and feeding so that you are prepared when your baby arrives. Our expert instructors will help you with strategies to soothe a crying baby. There will be time to discuss your questions and concerns. As part of this class, you will receive Internet access to in-depth information on newborn care that you can peruse in the comfort of your own home. This is an excellent class for first-time parents and care providers.

Time
6:30 to 8:30 pm

Dates
Friday, December 9
Tuesday, January 3
Friday, January 27
Tuesday, February 14
Friday, March 9
Tuesday, April 10
Tuesday, May 1
Friday, June 8

Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched
Nature’s oldest means of nourishing baby offers benefits for baby and mom. This two-hour class offers essential information, including tips for getting started and where to turn for support. Led by a certified lactation specialist, this course allows plenty of time for individual questions.

Time
6 to 8:30 pm

Dates
Friday, December 2
Friday, January 6
Thursday, January 19-Canceled due to inclement weather
Friday, February 3
Thursday, February 16
Friday, March 2
Thursday, March 15
Friday, April 6
Thursday, April 19
Friday, May 4
Thursday, May 17
Friday, June 1
Thursday, June 21

Kangaroo Kapers

A new baby in the family means adjustments for everyone, even siblings-to-be. This free one-hour class—sponsored by the Dr. Maurice S. Mathis Guild—will help prepare children ages 2 through 6 for the arrival of a new brother or sister. A tour of our Women’s & Children’s Center is included.

Time
11 am to noon

Dates (Saturdays)
December 17
January 28
February 25
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23

Infant CPR Anytime (self-instruction kit)
This personal learning program, developed in coordination with the American Heart Association, is a self-directed activity kit that allows families, friends, grandparents, siblings, and others caring for infants to learn the core skills of infant CPR and relief of choking in just 22 minutes. Each kit contains: A personal, inflatable Mini-Baby™ CPR learning manikin, CPR skills practice DVD, Fold-out Quick Reference Guides, Sanitizing wipes and a replacement lung for the Mini-Baby™ manikin, and other program accessories.

This is a self-directed program for families to complete at home at their convenience. The Infant CPR Anytime kit is part of class packages and not available for separate purchase.