This course is an important planning tool for preparing for breast pump use and maximizing milk expression and storage. We will discuss and provide must- have resources for balancing and maintaining supply, preparing mom and baby and partner and returning to work. The knowledge a mom gains from this class will help with confidence and help establish pumping goals.

Our interactive Maternity Tour provides expectant families an opportunity to become familiar with all the services we provide on the Labor & Delivery and The New Family Center units. Please be sure to complete a separate registration for all who will attend the tour, including children and grandparents. Pre-registration assistance and practical information for new parents will be available after the tour. Masks will be required in patient care areas.

This 3-day series, over 3 consecutive weeks, focuses on preparation for childbirth, emphasizing the experience of labor and birth and the important role of the support person. A variety of comfort measures are taught and practiced in class, including relaxation and breathing techniques. Special Procedures and epidurals are discussed, as well as an overview of cesarean birth, postpartum, and the newborn. Registration fee includes support person.

This interactive course complements the information you have already covered in a childbirth class. You will discover the philosophy behind natural childbirth and learn ways to increase comfort through: • Positioning • Massage • Breathing • And much more This class is an in-depth course that builds confidence through hands-on practice and tips for partners, incorporating support techniques. It is geared towards those interested in an unmedicated labor. This class would also be suitable for someone planning a VBAC or as a childbirth refresher.