Childbirth and New Family Classes
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St. Joseph's Health Women and Infant Services offers a variety of childbirth and new family classes available in the safety and comfort of your own home. Our online classes feature medically accurate, up-to-date information, clearly presented by experts in their fields to help you be more prepared and more confident for the arrival of your little one.
Classes are available to purchase separately or in bundles with unlimited access for one year. Preview the class videos below and then make your selections on the form to complete your purchase. You will receive an access code(s) via email within 3 business days of purchase.
If you have any questions or wish to participate but are not able to pay the posted price, contact Kati Roe at kati.roe@sjhsyr.org
We offer individual classes and bundled classes.
Individual Online Classes Offered:
Bundled Online Classes Offered:
Labor & Birth Bundle | $75
Includes all 6 classes (Healthy Pregnancy, Labor & Birth, Breastfeeding Basics, The 4th Trimester/Postpartum, Baby Care, Baby Safety
Healthy Pregnancy Bundle | $50
Includes Healthy Pregnancy, Labor & Birth
Postpartum Bundle | $50
Includes The 4th Trimester/Postpartum, Baby Care, Baby Safety and Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding Bundle | $30
Includes Breastfeeding Basics, The 4th Trimester/Postpartum
Video Trailers and Abstracts
Labor & Birth
This course led by Jen, a certified childbirth educator, doula and mom, prepares you for the labor and birth experience by helping you know how your body works, what to expect, and how to handle the process. With nearly two hours of video plus vaginal and cesarean birth stories, interactive games and downloadable PDFs, you will build confidence for your own birth experience.
Breastfeeding
Choosing to breastfeed is one of the best things you can do for you and your baby. In this course Courtney, IBCLC, RN and mom will teach you about all the nutritional and health benefits of breast milk, how to hold your little one to feed them, pumping and storing milk, where to find help if you need it, and much more.
Baby Care
In this course, Louise, nurse and childbirth educator, will provide plenty of practical information, safety tips and step-by-step techniques to help you care for your baby at home.
Baby Safety
Louise and Jesus have been teaching parents and caregivers about baby safety for many years. In this course, they will teach you important measures to keep your child safe and healthy at home, around water and in the car. You will learn how to prevent accidents and what actions to take in the event of an emergency including first aid, car seat safety, home safety, CPR and choking, and much more.
Postpartum
The first 12 weeks after giving birth is sometimes called the "fourth trimester”. This course is led by Jen, a childbirth educator, and Ann, a licensed psychologist with a heart for new parents. With 55 videos plus interactive activities and PDF’s, you will learn of the most common changes during this period and what to do when you experience them.
Healthy Pregnancy
Whether this is your first pregnancy, or you’ve had other children, you will likely have many questions in the next few months. This course helps you learn what is happening and what to expect next in your pregnancy journey with downloadable resources, helpful videos, and interactive games and quizzes. The more you know, the more confidently you can move through your pregnancy.
Tour Women's & Infants Services at St. Joseph's Health Hospital
Hospital tours are free and include an in-person tour to view Labor & Delivery and Mother Baby units. Sign-up below.
Tours start at 4:00 pm and take about 30 minutes. Please meet staff member at 5th floor lounge (right off of the elevators) on your registered date.