Grandparents - Grandparents learn about the role shift from parent to grandparent, and the new birthing options and technology available today. For women delivering vaginally after previously delivering via cesarean section, this class covers stages of labor, fetal monitoring, incision, anesthesia and other issues. Lamaze - Expectant mothers and fathers learn, with the help of a labor coach, breathing and relaxation techniques to get through the early stages of labor. There is a fee for this class. This class covers CPR for infants and children, choking and first aid.
Certification is given for successful completion of the class.
There is a fee for this class. A twice-monthly Parent to Parent support group is offered for parents of NICU babies. The group allows parents to share their experiences and feelings with other parents in a structured environment and benefit from the experience of others. The Family Learning Series presents topics of interest to parents and their children through adolescence. In addition, Women's Health Resource Center for use by patients and their families.