BIRTHING CENTER CLASSES

Preparing for Birth Class

To help first time expectant women and their partners to prepare for labor, delivery and the newborn period.

  • July 12
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 4
  • November 1
  • November 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Fast Track" Childbirth Class

One evening class, which includes a tour of the Maternity Unit, question and answer period, overview of the specifics of delivering at MCH and brief breathing and relaxation exercises.

  • July 23
  • August 20
  • September 24
  • October 22
  • November 19
  • December 10

New Parent and Baby Care Class

Hands-on baby care, visit with a pediatrician, and information about new mother care.

  • July 24
  • August 28
  • September 25
  • October 23

Breastfeeding Your Baby

Advantages of breastfeeding, how breasts make milk, how to nurse a baby, pumping and going back to work, breast pumps, milk supply, and how to avoid problems.

  • July 17
  • September 18
  • November 20

Relaxation for Labor/Birth Breathe Easy

  • July 10
  • August 7
  • September 11
  • October 9
  • November 6
  • December 4

Big Brother and Big Sister

A fun one morning class for children who are soon to be big brother or sister; learn about new babies, tour the Maternity Unit and make a birthday card for the new baby.

  • July 19
  • September 13
  • November 1

Nursing Mothers Group

Learn about the benefits of breast feeding for both babies and mothers, how to avoid problems, pumping and going back to work. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 10:00 am to noon at the Monadnock Community Hospital Conference Room 1 & 2.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group

A safe place to talk and share, for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss, still birth or infant death. This group is held the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

Prenatal Aquatics

Fun pool exercises for pregnant women, held on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:15pm.

Wellness Classes

Held at The Bond Wellness Center, these classes offer new moms a unique program to help know the body and stay healthy. Call the Wellness Center at 924-4650 for more information.

For more information about any of these programs, call 924-7191, ext 4174.