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Childbirth Education & Other Classes

Childbirth classNorthfield Hospital offers prepared childbirth classes for expectant parents in both evening and weekend series. In addition, there are classes for teens and Latinos, a combined refresher-sibling preparation session and breastfeeding classes.

To register, call 507-646-1035 or contact Nancy Moe through email: moen@northfieldhospital.org

Class Dates for 2010

To register, call 507-646-1035
Or email inquiries to moen@northfieldhospital.org

Prepared Childbirth – Evenings:
Four sessions, Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., $50

January 5-26

March 2-23

May 4-25

July 6-27

September 7-28

November 2-23

Prepared Childbirth – Weekends:
Two sessions, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50

January 9 & 16

March 6 & 13

May 1 & 8

July 10 & 17

September 11 & 18

November 6 & 13

Family Night:
(Childbirth Refresher & Sibling Preparation)
1 Session, Monday night, 6-7:30 p.m., $20

January 18

March 15

May 17

July 19

September 20

November 15

Breastfeeding:
1 Session, Thursday night, 6:30-9:00 p.m., $10

January 14

February 11

March 11

April 8

Many 13

June 10

July 8

August 12

September 9

October 14

November 11

December 9

Teen Classes:
Classes for teens and their labor coaches, days or evenings, at teen’s convenience. Contact Annette at 507-646-1221.

Latino Prenatal Class:
Spanish-speaking classes for Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding. Call Rachel (Hospital interpreter) at 507-646-1069.

Birth Planning Session:
A Birth Plan form can be found here (or from your OB provider). Expectant parents are encouraged to bring this form to a scheduled tour with First Touch staff in the last month of your pregnancy. OB Staff will answer your questions, review your Birth Plan form, and identify your labor/parenting education needs. Call 507-646-1205 to schedule.

Car Seat Safety Clinic:
Northfield Hospital partners with CarTime Auto Center to provide Car Seat Safety Clinics on the second Saturday of each month (no clinic in September) from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Expectant parents are encouraged to participate to ensure proper installation of the car seat. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. Call Mamie at 507-663-7087.


 

 

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