Childbirth EducationProgram900 CATON AVENUE

BALTIMORE, MD 21229410-368-6000 • TTY 410-369-2001

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CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS

Childbirth Education classes at Saint Agnes offer various scheduling options to accommodate busy families. Patients will find the childbirth classes offered at Saint Agnes stand out from those offered elsewhere due to the highly qualified and helpful instructors and the quality of information offered.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATIONThe Bunting Health Institute for Women and Children at Saint Agnes Hospital is proud to provide a comprehensive Childbirth Education Program. These classes are designed to provide information for all family members and are conveniently held on the hospital campus. Our patient and helpful instructors strive to provide the necessary information and tools to prepare expectant families and provide them with confidence as the due date of their new baby approaches.

4- Week Weekday Childbirth Education with Tour $902-hour course held one weekday per week for 4 weeks

2-Week Childbirth Education with Tour $902-hour course held two days per week for 2 weeks

Half-Day Childbirth Education Package with Tour $904-hour course held either Saturday OR Sunday for 2 weeks

Weekend Childbirth Education Package with Tour $140Includes Infant Care and CPR

1-Day Intensive Childbirth Class with Tour $90

Refresher Childbirth Class with Tour $25For those who have attended a childbirth class in the past

Cesarean Birth Class with Tour $20For those told a cesarean birth may be needed

Bed Rest Childbirth Kit $50 Receive a $25 refund when the kit is returned

BREASTFEEDING CLASS3-HOUR CLASS, OFFERED MONTHLY

Are you planning to breast-feed your baby? If so, this class will help prepare you for the experience. A board-certified consultant will cover a variety of topics including positioning, correct latch-on techniques, pumping, remodies for common challenges and available resources.

ADDITIONAL CLASS OFFERINGS

INFANT CARE*4-HOUR CLASS

This class provides parents with the necessary resources to recognize and respond appropriately to the needs of their infant. There will be demonstrations to teach parents techniques for bathing, diapering and feeding babies. Safety issues, newborn testing and immunizations are also discussed.

*There is no fee for this class if you are taking it as part of the Weekend Childbirth Education Package.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS CPR* **2½ HOUR CLASS

This class follows the American Heart Association guidelines for a “Friends and Family” program. It teaches parents and family members skills in one-rescuer CPR for infants, children and adults. Topics include the indentification and management of choking, how to prevent the most common accidents, and more. There will be an AED demonstration and a Friends and Family booklet will be provided.

*A CPR certification card will not be issued at the completion of this class.

**There is no fee for this class if you are taking it as part of the Weekend Childbirth Education Package.

HEALTHY EATING1-HOUR CONSULTATION, BY APPOINTMENT*

Expectant or breast-feeding mothers meet with a nutritionist to discuss diet recommendations that will keep both mom and baby healthy.

*Call 410-368-2153 to make an appointment

TOURS*CALL FOR TOUR SCHEDULE

Join us for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Saint Agnes’ birthing center. Tours are offered in both English and Spanish.

*FREE

SIBLING PREPARATION*2-HOUR CLASS

Children ages 3 to 8 take a tour the nursery and and learn about home safety for their soon-to-arrive siblings. A video presentation is provided and the children participate in fun activities they are sure to enjoy. At the end of the class, children will receive a certificate and will get to take home the craft they created.

*Parents must attend this class with their child.

ADDITIONAL CLASS OFFERINGS (CONTINUED)

CHILDBIRTH FOR GRANDPARENTS2-HOUR CLASS

Becoming a grandparent is a major transition in life. This class explores a variety of topics for soon-to-be grandparents, including defining your role, healthy boundaries, preparing your home, safety issues, medical updates on maternity and infant care, and much more.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING3-CLASS SERIES

These classes use the Sympto-Thermal Method to teach strategies in avoiding and achieving pregnancy without medications, hormones or devices. This class is ideal for couples who wish to take charge of their own fertility and family planning decisions.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER: GROWING UP IS GREAT3-HOUR CLASS, OFFERED SPRING AND FALL

During this class girls ages 9 to 11, along with their mothers, will explore changes in puberty, the female reproductive system, menstrual protection products, personal hygeine and the charting of menstrual cycles.

HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK*2½ HOUR CLASS

In this class, parents learn how to soothe even the fussiest baby using techniques such as the calming reflex, the 5 S’s and the cuddle cure. This class is based on the highly effective approach pioneered by child development specialist Harvey Karp, M.D.

*Parents are encouraged to bring their baby to this class.

PRENATAL MASSAGE*1 HOUR MASSAGE

Pamper yourself! Enjoy a massage from a certified massage therapist to help you relax and prepare for your child’s birth.

*Physician permission is required.

POSTNATAL MASSAGE*1 HOUR MASSAGE

Treat yourself to a one-hour massage designed just for new moms. Our certified nurse massage therapist will help you relax right in your post-pardum room while working on the muscles stressed by pregnancy, labor and delivery.

*Physician permission is required.

There is a cost associated with each

additional class offering.

For pricing, class schedules, or to register for any of Saint

Agnes’ childbirth classes:

1-866-690-WELL (9355) WWW.STAGNES.ORG