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It's finally back! 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...

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 3/6/24 & 3/13/24 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...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE CALL 860-647-4790 OR EMAIL bcrayton@echn.org TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST AND/OR CONSIDER OTHER OPTIONS: SIX WEEK SERIES (IN-PERSON) STARTING TUESDAY MARCH 26; SIX WEEK SERIES (VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM) STARTING THURSDAY MARCH 21; SIX WEEK SERIES (IN-PERSON) STARTING THURSDAYS, APRIL 11 OR WEEKEND AND WEDNESDAYS STARTING MARCH...

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 Thursday virtually via Zoom from March 21 - April 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 IS NOW FULL - email bcrayton@echn.org to place your name on the waiting list or call 860-647-4790. The next class begins Friday May 31. Class meets Friday 3/22/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 3/23/24 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of...

Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 3/22/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 3/23/24 from 10:00 - 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 birth. 2. Breastfeeding for...

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL - email bcrayton@echn.org to place your name on the waiting list or call 860-647-4790. The next available class begins Friday March 22 (Weekend & Wednesdays) or Thursday April 11. Class runs every Tuesday from March 26 - April 30 This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor...

Class meets Wednesdays morning from 3/27/24 - 4/10/24 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 learn to...

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...