Events

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...

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...

This class is now full. Please see newly added class Friday/Saturday June 28 & 29 meets Friday 7/12/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 7/13/24 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes all the vital components to prepare you for labor and...

THIS SERIES IS NOW FULL. PLEASE SEE THE NEWLY ADDED SERIES STARTING JUNE 28 Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 7/12/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 7/13/24 from 10:00 - 3:30 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes...

Class runs every Tuesday from July 16 - August 20 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...

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 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...

Class runs every Monday virtually via Zoom from July 22 - August 26 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 IS NOW FULL: PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL OPTION MONDAY AUGUST 12 OR NEXT WEDNESDAY SESSION AUGUST 28 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...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE EMAIL ecrayton@echn.org OR CALL 860-647-4790 TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR REGISTER FOR ANOTHER CLASS (MONDAYS AUGUST 19 & 26 VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM OR IN PERSON WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 4 & 11) This is a two week series: Wednesdays 7/31/24 & 8/7/24 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm...

Class runs every Thursday from August 1 - September 5 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...