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THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. CALL 860-647-4790 OR EMAIL: ecrayton@echn.org TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR SEEK OTHER OPTIONS: WEEKEND & WEDNESDAYS STARTING MARCH 28; ALL WEEKEND SERIES STARTING APRIL 25 OR VIRTUAL SERIES STARTING MARCH 20 OR MAY 7. Class runs every Monday from April 14 - May 19, 2025 This...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Embark on a health journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from April 2 – April 23 Session 1: April 2nd: Vitamins and Minerals Session 2: April 9th: Carbs...

This is a two week series: Thursdays 4/17/25 & 4/24/25 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering, bathing, crying, safety and many other details of newborn care plus postpartum self-care and adjustment to make a smoother transition to parenthood. Hands on...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Embark on a health journey with a free 4-week series! Join Sarah Khan, Lifestyle Coach, MS in Nutrition, and learn the secrets of crafting flavorful and nutritious meals, all while exploring health benefits! Session Dates: Every Wednesday from April 2 – April 23 Session 1: April 2nd: Vitamins and Minerals Session 2: April 9th: Carbs...

This class is specially designed for couples who recently found out they are pregnant (up to 25 weeks) or are hoping to become pregnant in the near future. This class, taught by our Certified Childbirth Educators, will help you to have the healthiest and safest pregnancy possible.  We can answer your questions about Nutrition, Safe Exercise, Relieving...

Class meets Friday 4/25/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/26/25 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. *Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple *Class does not...

Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 4/25/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/26/25 from 9:30 - 3:00 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. 2. Breastfeeding for...

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the negative effects of stress and ways to find balance in your life.  Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, your body is designed to experience stress and react to it through physical and mental responses.  Join Karin Sidman-Croghan as she...

cIf you have a baby six months and younger and want to get out to spend time with other new Moms please join us for an informal support group on Tuesday mornings. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Learn about the many benefits of newborn massage as well as infant cues, newborn behavioral states, reflexes and massage techniques you can use with your baby as soon as they are born. Newborn massage is a special way to enhance bonding and communication with your baby. Newborn massage can be beneficial for the physical and...