(Three-week series, $150 per couple)

This package is designed to be all inclusive, providing information, support and skills for the expectant couple.

Class 1: So you are pregnant, NOW WHAT!

• Preparing mind and body for you birth

Class 2: The Advantages and Disadvantages of breastfeeding

• Guest speaker: Transition into parenting
• Medical interventions: Inductions, Cesarean Section and Hospital Tour
• Guest speaker: Mercy Hospital Anesthesiologist

Class 3: Getting Ready to welcome your Baby and Postpartum care.

• Guest speaker: Q∓A with community Pediatrician

Also includes the:

• Infant CPR and Home Safety (Thursday night)
• Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (Thursday night)

(One 7-hr session, $160 per couple)

This program is a condensed version of the 3 week series. Also includes the:

• Infant CPR and Home Safety (Thursday night)
• Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (Thursday night)

(Two-week series, $150 per couple)

This class is designed to educate parents on what to expect for a surgical birth, postpartum and newborn care. A hospital tour of labor and delivery, nursery and post-partum units is also included along with a session with guest speaker and a community pediatrician.Also includes the:

• Infant CPR and Home Safety (Thursday night)
• Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (Thursday night)

(Single Class, $50 per couple)

Step-by-step infant CPR instructions are given, plus simple precautions for a hazard free home for your new baby is done by Safer Kids and Homes, Inc. facilitator Patti Laird.

(Single class if not taking package $50 per couple)

This class will provide invaluable information with an emphasis on overcoming difficulties, calming the newborn, understanding newborn feeding cues and the truth about breast pumps. Fathers are strongly encouraged to attend.Learn about the following on breastfeeding:

• The advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding.
• What to expect the first couple of weeks.
• The anatomy and physiology of lactation.
• The components of breast milk.
• The different types of breast feeders.
• How the baby will latch-on and positioning.
• How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat.

(One – 1 ½ hours session, $5 per class)

These classes are especially for mothers who want to enhance their parenting skills. The underling purpose is to help all mothers to develop a parenting style that is right for their family. Classes are separated into age appropriate formats; from birth to toddlers, this helps to enhance learning about your baby’s developmental stages.

Different age appropriate classes:

• Birth to 3 Months Support Group
• 4-8 Months Support Group
• 9 months to walkers
• Toddler Support Group
• Infant MAssage

Some of the topics include but are not limited to:

• Week one – Parenting
• Week two – Returning to Work
• Week three – Solid Foods
• Week four – Dental health and weaning
• Week five – Open Forum

(One – 1 ½ hours session, $10 per class)

This class is especially for the male half of the parenting team. The underling purpose is to guide new dads into developing a parenting style that is right for his family. Discover the joys of being an involved dad and understand the changes that children bring to the marriage. Facilitator Dr. Jonathan Cohen. Some of the topics include but are not limited to:

• What is the role of the modern day dad?
• When do I discipline my baby?
• Is there sex after childbirth?
• How do I play with my baby?
• What it takes to be a great dad?

(One – 1 ½ hours session, $10 per class)

Breastfeeding provides a mother and her baby with a unique bond. This class shows the working mother how to continue this perfectly rewarding attachment with her child when she returns to work. Topics discussed are, maintaining milk supply, pumping issues, sleeping and coping techniques.

(Four-week series, $80 per series)

Infant massage is a form of intimate communication between parent and child. Parents communicate using touch, expressions and voice. Infant massage does not require sophisticated equipment, toys or experience. It can take place during several infant routines, such as bathing and diaper changing. It also teaches mothers and infants how to relax. It helps the parent to understand their baby and can help meet the infant’s needs. Appropriate developmental milestones are discussed and encouraged. Instructor Cristina Pachecho.