Events

Class runs every Thursday from April 11 - May 16 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...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This Class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please see next class scheduled for July 9 or consider a Just Labor and Birth Weekend option. 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...

This class was originally scheduled for April 13. 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...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

This class is now full. Call 860-647-4790 to place your name on the waiting list and/or seek other options: Just Labor and Birth starting May 31. Class meets Friday 4/26/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/27/24 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of...

This class is now full. Call 860-647-4790 to place your name on the waiting list and/or seek other options: Weekend & Wednesdays starting May 31. Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 4/26/24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 4/27/24 from 10:00 - 3:30 pm. Designed for...

This Class has been cancelled due to low enrollment. Please see next class scheduled for July 17 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...

Here's the solution for parents who want the information, but can't fit the classes into their schedules or for moms on bed rest.  These self-paced online classes  will cover all the vital components of labor and birth right from your home computer.  Once you log on, you will have 30 days to complete the class. ...

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. Registration is not required - this is a drop-in group. Location: Manchester Hospital Family Birthing Center Education Room 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT...

Class meets Wednesdays morning from 5/1/24 - 5/15/24 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...

In-person Family Birthing Center Tours are 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 6 couples (1 ticket = 1 couple). A confirmation with additional information will be sent via email...