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

Time
6:30 to 8:30 pm

Dates
Friday, April 12
Tuesday, May 7
Thursday, May 9
Friday, June 14

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)
May 14

Newborn Essentials
Build your confidence with hands-on practice. Learn the basics of diapering, dressing, and feeding, as well as strategies to soothe a crying baby, using infant dolls so that you are prepared when your baby arrives. Discuss your questions and concerns with expert instructors and receive exclusive 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
Tuesday, April 9
Friday, May 24
Tuesday, June 11

Breastfeeding: Getting Started & Staying Latched
Nature’s oldest means of nourishing baby offers benefits for baby and mom. This 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, April 5
Thursday, May 16
Friday, June 7
Thursday, June 20

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. 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.