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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 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...

cIf 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 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....

cIf 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 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 meets Wednesdays morning from May 14 - May 28, 2025 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....

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,...

cIf 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...

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...

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...