Maternity Care Class Schedule

Childbirth Class Five-week Series
Childbirth Class Express Weekend
Childbirth Refresher Class
Breastfeeding Class
Sibling Class
Personalized Teaching

Childbirth Class Five-week Series
A five-class series designed to help prepare parents for childbirth. Class topics include: physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth; vaginal and Cesarean birth; birthing techniques; relaxation; comfort and breathing techniques; role of birthing companion, labor pain medication options; mother and baby care; unexpected outcomes; transitioning home with baby; working with your medical care team and special topics of interest to each individual class series group. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.
Following is the 2008 class schedule:

Times Offered:
Thursday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.

• January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6
• March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10
• April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
• July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7
• August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11
• October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• November 6, 13, 20, *24, December 4

* these dates may not be a Thursday

 Sunday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.

• January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 10
• March 2, 9, 16, *24, 30
• April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11
• June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• August 3, 10, 17, 24, September *2
• October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2
• November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7

 * these dates may not be a Sunday

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Center

Cost: $75 per family

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Childbirth Class Express Weekend
A two-class series designed to help prepare parents for childbirth. Class topics include: physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth; vaginal and Cesarean birth; birthing techniques; relaxation; comfort and breathing techniques; role of birthing companion, labor pain management options; mother and baby care; unexpected outcomes; working with your medical care staff and special topics of interest to each individual class series group. Note, this class is “express.”
The shortened schedule does not allow for as in-depth of topic coverage as during the 5-class series and access to guest speakers may be limited. The class includes
a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.

Times Offered:

• Friday, April 4, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., Saturday April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Center

Cost: $75 per family

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Childbirth Refresher Class
This class is designed for parents with previous birth and class experience.
During the class, parents will be given a review of the labor and birth process; relaxation and breathing techniques; and pain management options. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital.

Times Offered:
Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:15 p.m.

• January 28
• April 14
• August 11
• December 8

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Center

Cost: $25 per family

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Breastfeeding Class
Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for mom, baby and the family during this single-session class. Topics include the physiology of milk production, positioning techniques, partner’s involvement, managing your schedule around baby’s needs, and information about choosing and using a breast pump.

This class is recommended prior to childbirth. Additional one-on-one education and support is available through Hudson Hospital’s lactation educators.

Times Offered:
Monday Evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

• January 7
• March 10
• May 5
• July 7
• September 8
• November 10

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Center

Cost: $25 per family

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Sibling Class
This class helps you and your child prepare for the new baby by practicing sibling-related activities, as well as providing guidance for parents in common challenging situations. The class includes a tour of the labor, delivery and nursery areas of the hospital, special video, activities and a snack. Be sure to bring a doll or teddy bear
for diaper practice.

Since children tend to learn and retain more in shorter time periods, the class lasts
90-minutes and is recommended during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Times Offered:
Monday Evenings, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• February 4
• April 7
• August 4
• December 1

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Center

Cost: $25 per family

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Personalized Teaching
Private and personalized teaching is conveniently available for partners and women
with special needs. Cost includes materials.

Times Offered:
Days or early evenings

Location: Hudson Hospital Conference Rooms

Cost: $25 per hour, minimum of two hour appointments