Our hospital tour offers expectant parents and siblings a chance to prepare for the big day by becoming familiar with the birth environment. You'll get a guided look at our facilities, and we'll answer any questions to help ease anxiety and make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. This tour is offered at no cost and is a great way to feel more confident and ready for your hospital stay. Please note: Tours are also included as part of the childbirth preparation class.
This class if for parents to be or new parents. Along with the Shaken Baby Alliance, McLane Children's is proud to offer the C.O.P.E. class. Our evidence-informed curriculum, “When Babies Cry… We C.O.P.E.,” is designed to reach and teach new parents and caregivers. It addresses individual, familial, and community risk factors associated with a higher incidence of Shaken Baby Syndrome and other forms of child abuse. Our C.O.P.E. Child Abuse Prevention Education Curriculum is relevant to parents, connecting them to the bigger picture and allowing them to apply learned skills to their everyday lives. Through engaging discussions and activities, participants will be active participants in their learning and gain skills to C.O.P.E. with a crying baby. At the end of the class, participants will leave with an individual Crying Plan and a free pack 'n play.
This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, breast milk storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. Registration fee includes a partner. This class is taught by an IBCLC
This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, breast milk storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. Registration fee includes a partner. This class is taught by an IBCLC
This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, breast milk storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. Registration fee includes a partner. This class is taught by an IBCLC
This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, breast milk storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. Registration fee includes a partner. This class is taught by an IBCLC
This class for expectant parents focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for mothers and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, breast milk storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. Registration fee includes a partner. This class is taught by an IBCLC.
This 3-week series helps you prepare for childbirth by focusing on the labor and birth experience, as well as the vital role of the support person. You'll learn and practice a variety of comfort measures, such as relaxation and breathing techniques. The class also covers: • Special procedures and epidurals • An overview of cesarean birth • Postpartum recovery and newborn care By the end of the series, you’ll feel more confident, informed, and ready for your birthing journey.
This 3-week series helps you prepare for childbirth by focusing on the labor and birth experience, as well as the vital role of the support person. You'll learn and practice a variety of comfort measures, such as relaxation and breathing techniques. The class also covers: • Special procedures and epidurals • An overview of cesarean birth • Postpartum recovery and newborn care By the end of the series, you’ll feel more confident, informed, and ready for your birthing journey.
Join our fun and interactive Learn to Babywear class! In a small group setting, you’ll receive hands-on guidance as you explore different carrier types and find the perfect fit for you and your baby. This class covers: • Essential babywearing safety guidelines • How babywearing supports healthy development • The many benefits of keeping your baby close Get ready to connect, learn, and enjoy the wonderful world of babywearing in a supportive and welcoming environment!

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