Events

Includes the following classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – Just Labor and Birth Friday 7/10/26 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 7/11/26 from 9:30 - 3:00 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...

Please register through Hartford Healthcare for this tour   On Site: Family Birthing Center Tour - Manchester Hospital | Hartford HealthCare | CT https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AU2Rh5UroPw

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 from July 23, 2026 to August 27, 2026 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...

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...

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 will ease you through the first days and nights at home with your baby....

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 encouraged to attend with their little ones. An age appropriate Family Birthing Center Tour...

Class runs every Monday from August 3, 2026 to September 31, 2026. 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...

Class runs every Tuesday from August 11, 2026 to September 15, 2026. 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...

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 8-week session runs on Tuesdays starting September 15th. Registration will be completed at HHCHealth.org/events. Please email Lauren at lauren.sembersky@hhchealth.org to reserve your seat. 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...

Please make deposit prior to your scheduled consultation. Please disregard the date on this event, for billing purposes only. At your scheduled time: Please present to the Ambulatory Services entrance and check in with security. Proceed to the left of the security desk to room 6856.