Childbirth Education Classes
Northfield Hospital & Clinics offers a variety of parenting classes.
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Added: Saturday session, March 25, 9am-4pm, $50/couple
Four sessions, Tuesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., $50/couple
July 11-August 1 FULL, September 5-26, November 7-28
Baby Basics
One Session, Tuesday night, 6:30-9 p.m., $10/couple
August 8 FULL, October 3, December 5
Breastfeeding Basics
One Session, Thursday night, 6:30-9 p.m., $10/couple
July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 9, December 7
Breastfeeding Basics Objectives
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
First Touch 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 First Touch 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.
Car Seat Safety Clinic
We provide Car Seat Safety Clinics on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at our Emergency Medical Services location at 1600 Riverview Lane, Northfield. Expectant parents are encouraged to participate to ensure proper installation of the car seat. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, e-mail northfieldcpst@gmail.com or call 507-646-1534.
Baby Talk
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, Northfield Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Rice County Public Health Nursing Service.
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.