Events
April 2023
05
Wed
6:10 pm
Family Birthing Center In Person Tour (6:10 pm) – Full
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are now available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 5 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). Properly worn masks over nose and mouth are required at all times and social distancing will be followed. A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email once we receive your registration. Note:…
Cost Free
Free
05
Wed
6:30 pm
Family Birthing Center In Person Tour (6:30 pm) – Full
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are now available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 5 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). Properly worn masks over nose and mouth are required at all times and social distancing will be followed. A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email once we receive your registration. Note:…
Cost Free
Free
05
Wed
6:50 pm
Family Birthing Center In Person Tour (6:50 pm)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are now available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 5 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). Properly worn masks over nose and mouth are required at all times and social distancing will be followed. A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email once we receive your registration. Note:…
Cost Free
Free
05
Wed
7:10 pm
Family Birthing Center In-Person Tour (7:10 pm) – Full
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are now available by registration only. Tours are limited to expectant parents (Pregnant parent plus one additional partner only). Absolutely no children or walk ins allowed. Each 30 minute tour is limited to just 5 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). Properly worn masks over nose and mouth are required at all times and social distancing will be followed. A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email once we receive your registration. Note:…
Cost Free
Free
06
Thu
6:00 pm
Newborn Massage For the Pregnant Couple
Virtual Event
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 emotional growth & development of your baby as they adjust to life outside of the womb. This prenatal class is taught virtually via Zoom with…
Cost $25.00
$25.00
11
Tue
10:00 am
New Mothers’ Group
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
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…
Cost Free
Free
11
Tue
6:00 pm
Fit For Delivery “Drop In” (via Zoom)
Virtual Event
Enjoy the Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy: *improved posture *increased energy level *ease daily stress and tension *increased strength and stamina *less pregnancy related back pain *relief of common pregnancy discomforts *faster postpartum recovery *enhanced self-esteem *emotional support *better sleep Our prenatal exercise program allows you to modify your workout according to your fitness level and trimester of pregnancy. Each class includes low-impact cardio, strength training, stretching and relaxation techniques designed to help women cope more effectively with pregnancy, labor,…
Cost $8.00
$8.00
12
Wed
6:00 pm
Endometriosis: What is It?
Hybrid Session: In person at Women’s Center for Wellness or Virtual-Live Webinar
Have you ever experienced horrible pains and cramps along with your menstrual cycle? Is this a normal sensation? If you ask yourself those questions monthly, you may suffer from Endometriosis. More than 3 million women are diagnosed with Endometriosis each year. Join Roa Alammari, MD; Alyssa Itzkowitz, DPT; Monica Lindsay, DPT and Lorraine Nalewajk, PT, CLT for an overview of endometriosis, what it is, treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical and how pelvic floor physical therapy plays a role in…
Cost Free
Free
12
Wed
6:00 pm
Expectant Grandparent Class (1 person) – In Person
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
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…
Cost $15.00
$15.00
12
Wed
6:00 pm
Expectant Grandparent Class (couple) – In Person
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
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…
Cost $25.00
$25.00
13
Thu
6:00 pm
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Six Week Series – (Virtual)
Virtual Event
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…
Cost $145.00
$145.00
14
Fri
6:00 pm
Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor & Birth (In-Person)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
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…