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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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage, ways to prevent common problems, handling the first few weeks at home and more. Fathers and support persons are encouraged to attend. Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding book provided with class. *Class Fee is per couple: 1...

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...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL - email bcrayton@echn.org to place your name on the waiting list or call 860-647-4790. The next class begins Wednesday May 8. This is a two week series: Wednesdays 4/10/24 & 4/17/24 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class...

Class runs every Thursday from April 11 - May 16 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...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This Class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please see next class scheduled for July 9 or consider a Just Labor and Birth Weekend option. This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have had a baby before or have taken the Understanding Birth eClass. The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity...

This class was originally scheduled for April 13. A one hour program for children ages 2 - 10 whose parents are expecting another baby. This class helps older children understand their roles as big brothers and big sisters and gets them familiar with The Family Birthing Center. Parents are welcome/encouraged to attend with their little...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This class is now full. Call 860-647-4790 to place your name on the waiting list and/or seek other options: Just Labor and Birth starting May 31. Class meets Friday 4/26/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/27/24 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of...

This class is now full. Call 860-647-4790 to place your name on the waiting list and/or seek other options: Weekend & Wednesdays starting May 31. Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 4/26/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/27/24 from 10:00 - 3:30 pm. Designed for...