Events

This class option includes pre-recorded versions of our childbirth classes. Resources will be sent via email within a week of purchase. Contact Lauren in Perinatal Services at lsembersky@echn.org with any questions.

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. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...

This 8-week session runs on Tuesdays April 7, 2026 - May 26, 2026, 6-8:30pm The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. The focus and belief is that most women with proper education, preparation, and the help of a loving and supportive coach can be taught to give birth naturally....

This is a two week series: Wednesdays 4/8/26 & 4/15/26 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 into parenthood. Hands on...

Class runs every Thursday from April 9th, 2026 - May 14th, 2026 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...

Family Birthing Center Tours are available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed.  (1 ticket = 2 people). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email. Plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to your tour...

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 encouraged to attend with their little ones. An age appropriate Family Birthing Center Tour...

A Master Class in Labor Positioning  Join us in this interactive class, designed to help expectant parents learn effective labor positions that encourage comfort, progress, and optimal baby positioning. This focused session empowers you with practical tools and techniques to support a smoother birth experience.  Limited to 8 couples. This class will be held in...

If you have already taken the Bradley Series and would just like a refresher, please join us! Our next Bradley series starts April 7. Limited to 8 couples. After registration, you will receive an email confirmation with dates and additional information. Please call Perinatal Education 860-647-4790 or email lsembersky@echn.org for more information or if you...

The Doula and the Nurse Join Manchester Hospital Preferred Doula's new series, Unless I'm at a Birth, for a variety of CEU and educational programs designed for the new and experienced doula. Join us for this round table discussion between several of Manchester's Preferred Doulas and Family Birthing Center Nurses. We will share perspectives, strengthen...

Class runs every Monday virtually via Teams from April 13th to May 18th 2026 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,...

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. Time: 10 - 11 am The group is usually facilitated by an FBC...