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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…

Class runs every Monday from March 6 - April 10, 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…

The New Mothers' Group will not be held on this day due to Mandatory Staff Education. We will resume on March 14th. 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…

These classes will be held virtually via Zoom. Class handouts will be sent via email with your Zoom link prior to each class. This is a two week series: Tuesdays 3/7/23 & 3/14/23 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 instruction will…

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. Due to continued hospital visitor restrictions because of COVID19, this class will be held virtually via Zoom. Class materials will be sent in the mail and a Zoom link will be…

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 to get more in-depth information on comfort & coping skills for labor. In this class participants will practice labor coping skills such as; relaxation, utilizing different positions, breathing, touch and other advanced skills. Classes limited to 6 couples. Note: This class will be held in-person at the Family Birthing Center. Within…

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…