Events

If 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. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Ambulatory Services Center Manchester, CT 06040 Valet Parking is available or self park in the lot at the end of Guard Street Time: 10 - 11 am All participants must wear a mask at all times and…

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 Pregnancy Discomforts, Fetal Development, Warning Signs and lots more. NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION VIA EMAIL…

If 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. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Ambulatory Services Center Manchester, CT 06040 Valet Parking is available or self park in the lot at the end of Guard Street Time: 10 - 11 am All participants must wear a mask at all times and…

This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed and why in regards to birthing practices, baby care, infant feeding and safety. Refresh your baby care skills with some hands on learning too! The class is taught by an RN Childbirth Educator who is a grandmother herself. NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT THE FAMILY BIRTHING…

This class gives expectant grandparents the opportunity to learn how to best support the new family. Talk with other grandparents about your expectations, joys and concerns. Learn what has changed and why in regards to birthing practices, baby care, infant feeding and safety. Refresh your baby care skills with some hands on learning too! The class is taught by an RN Childbirth Educator who is a grandmother herself. NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AT THE FAMILY BIRTHING…

Class runs every Thursday from April 13 - May 18, 2023 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include: stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn care, Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor, and much more*. We recommend you complete classes approximately 2 - 6 weeks before your due date. Classes limited to…

Class meets Friday 4/14/23 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/15/23 from 10:00 - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. Note: For your convenience, a tour of the Family Birthing Center will be offered before or after one of these classes. *Class Fee is per couple: 1 ticket = 1 couple *Class does not include Breastfeeding or Postpartum & Baby…