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Childbirth Education Classes

 

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Childbirth Education Classes

Northfield Hospital + Clinics offers a variety of parenting classes.

Classes are conducted via video at this time -- virtual, interactive, live classes.  

2020 Childbirth Classes Brochure                  2021 Childbirth Classes Brochure

To sign up for classes: Please click the Register Online Button above to sign up for upcoming classes or fill out the form below for the classes you are interested in attending. Email your completed registration form to babyclasses@northfieldhospital.org for class availability and payment information. Your spot in the class(es) is not guaranteed until payment is received and you have been sent a confirmation and receipt for payment. Registration is per “couple” and is good for two people. Class sizes are kept small to ensure a quality experience for expectant mothers, their birth partners, and other class participants.

Registration Form - Expectant Mother               Registration Form - Caregiver

Prepared Childbirth is a labor and delivery class for expectant mothers and their birth partner. It is offered as a 4-week, 2.5-hour evening series or as a single 6-hour Saturday session. The class covers:

  • Pregnancy and pre-birth
  • Due dates and what they mean
  • Labor and birth including: signs of labor, preterm labor, induction, stages of labor, positioning
  • Hands-on positioning practice
  • Relaxation/breathing exercises
  • Pain medication options
  • Monitoring and other interventions – why and what to expect
  • Cesarean section
  • Postpartum stay & tour of Birth Center
  • Community resources for new parents
2021 Four Sessions, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm, $75
January 5-26 July 6-27
March 2-23 September 7-28
May 4-25 November 9-30
 
2021 Two Sessions, Saturdays, 9am-12pm $75
February 13 & 20 August 14 & 21
April 10 & 17 October 9 & 16
June 12 & 19 December 4 & 11
 

Baby Basics is a 2.5-hour class for expectant parents and caregivers which covers:

  • Golden Hour – Baby’s first hour outside the womb
  • Fresh newborn baby characteristics
  • Newborn care including: diapering, bathing, burping, tummy time, cord care, typical day, when to contact the doctor, circumcision
  • Safety: home safety, SIDS prevention, Shaken Baby Syndrome, car seat safety
  • CPR
  • Parent resources
2021 One Session, Tuesday, 6:30-9 pm, $25 
February 9 August 10
April 13 October 12
June 8 December 14

 

2021 One Session, Saturday, 9-11:30 am, $25
January 16 July 17
March 20 September 18
May 15 November 20

 

 
Breastfeeding Basics is a 2.5-hour class for expectant mothers and their partners which covers:
  • Benefits of breastfeeding
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Milk composition
  • How to get off to a good start including: feeding cues, positioning, and latch
  • Breastfeeding difficulties
  • Nutrition
  • Breast pumping
  • Support networks for breastfeeding
2021 One Session, Thursday, 6:30-9 pm, $25 
January 7 July 8
February 4 August 5
March 4 September 2
April 1 October 7
May 6 November 4
June 3 December 2

 

For more information or to register for Prepared Childbirth, Baby Basics or Breastfeeding Basics,   e-mail  babyclasses@northfieldhospital.org   or call  507-646-1534.

Birth Planning Session

The  Birth Center information and a Birth  Plan form can be found HERE or obtained from your OB provider. You are encouraged to bring this form to a scheduled  tour with the Birth Center staff during 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.

Baby Talk conducted via video during COVID-19 closures

Baby Talk is a free class for parents with newborns from birth to 12 weeks that provides support, information and resources related to the exciting job of parenting.  Parents can have their questions answered, their babies weighed,  learn about feeding, sleeping, attachment and when to call a medical provider. This program is co-sponsored by the Northfield Hospital + Clinics, Northfield Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Rice County Public Health Nursing Service. 

Here’s how you can connect with us:

Join us for a Zoom video conference every Monday from 10:30am-12:00pm. To connect to Baby Talk staff and obtain the meeting code, please go to www.bit.ly/nfldnewbaby or text @nfldbabies to the number 81010.  If you have trouble, try texting @nfldbabies to (920)376-9885. If that doesn’t work, please email Ellen at ehaefner@northfieldschools.org

Baby Talk meets Mondays from 10:30 am to noon at  Northfield Community Resource Center  at 1651 Jefferson Parkway. Sessions are held every Monday except on public holidays and when school is closed during the regular school year. During the summer classes will continue, except for public holidays. Sibling care is available. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 507-664-3750.

Clase Prenatal para Latinos

Educacion en espanol para el parto y lactancia materna. Llama a Rachel o Shariesse  (interpretes del hospital) al 507-646-1069.

 

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