Events

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CALL 860-647-4790 OR EMAIL lsembersky@echn.org TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR REGISTER FOR ANOTHER SESSION STARTING THURSDAY JULY 17 or MONDAY JULY 28 Class runs every Tuesday from July 8 - August 12, 2025 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. CALL 860-647-4790 OR EMAIL: LSEMBERSKY@ECHN.ORG IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR REGISTER FOR A SIX WEEK SERIES: Tuesdays starting July 8, Thursdays starting July 17 or Mondays starting July 28. Class meets Friday 7/11/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 7/12/25 from...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. CALL 860-647-4790 OR EMAIL: LSEMBERSKY@ECHN.ORG IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR REGISTER FOR A SIX WEEK SERIES: Tuesdays starting July 8, Thursdays starting July 17 or Mondays starting July 28. Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth...

Class meets Wednesdays morning from July 16 - 30, 2025 This program provides an opportunity for mom and baby to deepen their bond and develop relaxation skills that will last a lifetime! A variety of hands-on techniques are taught to aid digestion, improve sleep patterns, help soothe fussiness and enhance baby’s growth and development. Moms...

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...

Class runs every Thursday from July 17 - August 21, 2025 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,...

Class runs every Monday virtually via Zoom from July 21 - August 25 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,...

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...

Saturday July 26 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch break from 12:00 - 12:30) 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...

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...

This 6 week session runs on every other Friday starting August 1, 2025 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. The...

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 ones free of charge. **Fee for families with...