Childbirth Education
Northfield 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.
Childbirth & Breastfeeding Classes:
2012 Childbirth Education Schedule is Available Here (pdf) »
Pregnancy Plus: NEW!
(For couples in early to mid-pregnancy)
1 Session, Thursday night, 6:30-8 p.m., $10
- January 19; March 15; May 17; July 19; September 20; November 15
Prepared Childbirth – Evenings:
Four sessions, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., $50
- January 3-24; March 6-27; May 1-22; July 10-31; September 4-25; November 6-27
Prepared Childbirth – Weekends:
Two sessions, Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50
- January 7 & 8; February 4 & 5; March 3 & 4; April 14 & 15; May 12 & 13; June 2 & 3; August 4 & 5; September 8 & 9; November 3 & 4; ecember 1 & 2
Baby Basics:
1 Session, Tuesday night, 6:30-9 p.m., $10
- January 31; April 3; June 5; August 7; October 2; December 4
Breastfeeding Basics:
1 Session, Thursday night, 6:30-8 p.m., $10
- January 12; February 16; March 8; April 12; May 10; June 14; July 12; August 9; September 13; October 11; November 8; December 13
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:
Clases en espanol para educacion del parto y lactancia materna. Llama a Rachel (interprete del hospital) al 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.
