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Class runs every Wednesday virtually via Zoom from May 7 - June 11 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,...

Class runs every Tuesday from May 13 - June 17, 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,...

THIS SERIES HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please see alternative series: Weekend & Wednesdays starting May 30 or Six week series Mondays, June 2 - July 7. Class runs every Thursday from May 22 - June 26, 2025 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks....

This series is now full. Please see next series weekend starting July 11 or weekday series starting July 8; July 17 or July 28. If you would like to place your name on the waitlist, please email bcrayton@echn.org. Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 5/30/25 from 6:00...

This class is now full. Please see next weekend class starting July 11 or weekday series starting July 8; July 17 or July 28. If you would like to place your name on the waitlist, please email bcrayton@echn.org. Class meets Friday 5/30/25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 5/31/25 from 9:30 am - 3:00...

This series is now full. Please see next series series starting July 8; July 17 or July 28. If you would like to place your name on the waitlist, please email bcrayton@echn.org. Class runs every Monday from June 2 - July 7, 2025 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and...

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...

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 is a two week series: Wednesdays 6/18/25 & 6/25/25 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...

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...

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...

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...