Education Classes & Support
Childbirth Education
We're here to prepare you and your family for some of life's most important events through education, information and preparation. Classes are free of charge unless otherwise indicated.
Childbirth and Beyond
Evening and Weekend Classes. Provides information and tools to use during labor and delivery, including pain management options and breathing and relaxation exercises. A labor support person should attend with you.
OB Department Tour
Occurs the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. Registration not required.
Breastfeeding Success
Evening and Weekend Classes.
Promotes successful breastfeeding through information about techniques,
newborn feeding behavior, and common challenges. Bring a baby doll to
class if available. A support person should attend with you.
Classes are taught by lactation consultants.
Infant Care Classes
Two-week series.
Offers the basics of baby care including hands-on diapering, swaddling
and bathing; please bring a baby doll if available. Car seat safety is
provided to ensure proper installation and use of your car seat.
We also offer classes for children, friends and all members of the family.
Sibling Class
Big brothers and big sisters, age 3 to 8, attend with their parents to prepare for the new baby. The child should bring a baby doll or stuffed animal to practice diapering, swaddling and feeding techniques. A tour of the Family Additions Maternity Center is included.
Your Changing Body for Boys / Your Changing Body for Girls
These classes address the physical and emotional changes of puberty. A parent or guardian should attend with the child.
Car Seat Safety
Provided to ensure proper installation and use of your infant car seat.
Friends and Family CPR
A non--certificate class addresses how to help a child who is choking, has stopped breathing, or whose heart has stopped. Ideal for parents and others who provide child care. It is recommended to attend this class within the first or second trimester of pregnancy to optimize practice techniques. A fee is charged for each person attending.
Need more information or to register?
Classes are held at Westmoreland Hospital. Registration is required for
any childbirth or family education class by contacting our Call Center,
toll free:
1-877-771-1234
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