Childbirth and Parenting Education

Childbirth and Parenting Education

A Class Just for You

Pregnancy is a time of change and new experiences. You experience feelings, both physical and emotional that you may have never experienced before. It is a big change in all areas of your life. It is also a learning experience for you, your partner, and your family. To help you prepare, we offer educational classes in multiple languages, including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn care, and more.

We Offer a Variety of Childbirth Education Classes and Workshops:
  • Childbirth Preparation
  • Parenting Education
  • Grandparents Preparation
  • Babysitting Academy
  • Family Finances Workshop
  • eClasses in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese

Childbirth and Parenting Education

English Classes

Now you can sign up for our classes right through MyChart.  Just click the “Click Here to Register” link below the class you’d like to attend. A MyChart account is required to complete registration.

Babysitting Academy

Our Babysitting Academy is designed to teach girls and boys to become responsible babysitters. Taught by certified educators, this course includes babysitting responsibilities, child growth and development, childcare, activities for children, positive discipline techniques, accident prevention and safety, and First Aid and CPR training.

Class cost is $75.00 per child. Click Here to Register.

Breastfeeding

Our breastfeeding class teaches expectant parents everything they need to know to breastfeed/chest feed their baby. Taught by certified educators, this class covers the benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the birth parent and baby, preparing for nursing, breastfeeding/chestfeeding techniques and positions, pumping and storing breast/human milk, and advice for partners.

 

Class cost is $35.00 per couple. Click Here to Register.

Caring for You and Your Infant (One Day)

This one day class teaches expectant parents how to care for the birth parent and baby. Taught by certified educators, this class includes what to expect from your hospital experience, the birth parent’s postpartum adjustments and care, newborn traits and behaviors, growth, and development, crying and comforting, feeding and burping, diapering, bathing, newborn health and safety, and advice for partners.

Class cost is $75.00 per couple. Click Here to Register.

Caring for You and Your Infant (Two Week Series)

This two-week series teaches expectant parents how to care for the birth parent and baby. Taught by certified educators, this class includes what to expect from your hospital experience, the birth parent’s postpartum adjustments and care, newborn traits and behaviors, growth, and development, crying and comforting, feeding and burping, diapering, bathing, newborn health and safety, and advice for partners.

 

Class cost is $75.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

Childbirth Preparation (One Day)

This one day class teaches expectant parents about the childbirth experience. Taught by certified educators, this class includes what’s happening to your changing body, physical and emotional preparation for birth, the signs and stages of labor and birth, comfort, relaxation, and breathing techniques, medical interventions, vaginal and Cesarean birth, advice for partners, what to expect during your hospital stay, and birth videos.

Class cost is $100.00 per couple. Click Here to Register.

Childbirth Preparation (Three Week Series)

This three-week series teaches expectant parents about the childbirth experience. Taught by certified educators, this class includes what’s happening to your changing body, physical and emotional preparation for birth, the signs and stages of labor and birth, comfort, relaxation, and breathing techniques, medical interventions, vaginal and Cesarean birth, advice for partners, what to expect during your hospital stay, and birth videos.

Class cost is $100.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

CPR for Family & Friends

The American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. This is a non-certification course geared for the lay public looking for basic knowledge for personal use. A student manual with a course completion card is provided.

Class cost is $30.00 per participant. (Registration is required for each person attending this class).

Click here to Register. 

Family Finances Workshop - Virtual

We understand that your life is full of changes. Whether graduating from high school or college, starting a new job, getting married, buying a house, or expecting a new baby, your financial situation is changing. Taught by a Certified Public Accountant, this free class will help you understand the basics of money management and sound financial health. You will learn how to manage your income and expenses, establish goals and build savings, shop for loans and credit understand how to get out of debt, and identify what important papers and documents you should have.

Click here to Register.

Grandparents - Virtual

Taught by certified educators, this special class is designed to enhance the bond between expectant grandparents and the new family. The entire family is invited to find out what’s new and not so new in childbirth, infant care, and the hospital experience.

 

Class cost is $30.00 per family. Click here to Register.

Hospital Tour
Hospital Tour 
This one-hour walking hospital tour will help to prepare you for your birth experience at Women & Infants Hospital. This is a free tour. (Registration is required for each person attending this tour).

 

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Planned Cesarean Birth Preparation

If you know you are having a Cesarean birth, this class will help to prepare you for your birth experience. Taught by certified educators, this class includes medication and anesthesia, relaxation techniques, the surgical procedure, recovery, what to expect during your hospital stay, and a birth video.

 

Class cost is $35.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

Understanding Birth eClass

Our Understanding Birth eClass is a unique online self-learning experience that offers unlimited access for 9 months from first use. This class takes 4-6 hours to complete and prepares expectant parents for their birthing experience. Topics include what’s happening to your changing body, physical and emotional preparation for birth, the signs and stages of labor and birth, comfort, relaxation, and breathing techniques, medical interventions, vaginal and Cesarean birth, advice for partners, and what to expect during your hospital stay. This program includes instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games.

 

Class cost is $100.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

Understanding Breastfeeding eClass

Our Understanding Breastfeeding eClass is a unique online self-learning experience that offers unlimited access for 9 months from first use. This class takes 2-3 hours to complete and provides all the information an expectant parent needs to breastfeed/chestfeed their baby. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the birth parent and baby, preparing for nursing, breastfeeding/chestfeeding techniques and positions, pumping and storing breast/human milk, and advice for partners. This program includes instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games.

 

Class cost is $35.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

 

Understanding Your Multiples eClass

Our Understanding Your Multiples eClass is a unique online self-learning experience that offers unlimited access for 9 months from first use. This class takes 4-6 hours to complete and prepares expectant parents for their multiple birthing experiences. This program includes instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games. You’ll have access to the eClass for 9 months after you first log in.

Class cost is $100.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

Understanding Your Newborn eClass

Our Understanding Your Newborn eClass is a unique online self-learning experience that offers unlimited access for 9 months from first use. This class takes 4-6 hours to complete and teaches expectant parents how to care for their babies. Topics include newborn traits and behaviors, growth and development, crying and comforting, feeding and burping, diapering, bathing, newborn health and safety, and advice for partners. This program includes instructive video clips, animations, and interactive games.

 

Class cost is $75.00 per couple. Click here to Register.

Clases de Español

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eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre el parto

 Nuestra clase electrónica interactiva tiene una duración de 4 a 6 horas, y provee información sobre el embarazo, trabajo de parto, experiencias de parto, técnicas de confort, procedimientos médicos, cesáreas, recién nacidos y período posparto a padres de familia que esperan un bebé. Al siguiente día hábil de pagar la clase, usted recibirá un mensaje por correo electrónico de InJoy con el enlace de acceso a la clase electrónica. Las familias que compran esta clase electrónica tienen 270 días para verla a partir de la primera vez que la usan. El costo de la clase es $100.00. 

eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre la lactancia maternal

Nuestra clase electrónica interactiva tiene una duración de 2 a 3 horas, y provee información esencial sobre la lactancia materna a padres de familia que esperan un bebé. Al siguiente día hábil de pagar la clase, usted recibirá un mensaje por correo electrónico de InJoy con el enlace de acceso a la clase electrónica. Las familias que compran esta clase electrónica tienen 270 días para verla a partir de la primera vez que la usan. El costo de la clase es $35.00.

eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre partos múltiples

Nuestra clase de preparación para el parto múltiple en línea toma de 4 a 6 horas para completarse y prepara a los futuros padres para su experiencia de parto múltiple. Los temas incluyen lo que le está sucediendo a su cuerpo cambiante, tener múltiples, preparación física y emocional para el parto, los signos y etapas del trabajo de parto y el parto, comodidad, técnicas de relajación y respiración, intervenciones médicas, parto vaginal y por cesárea, consejos para las parejas y qué esperar durante su estadía en el hospital. Este programa incluye videoclips instructivos, animaciones y juegos interactivos. Tendrá acceso a la eClass durante 9 meses después de iniciar sesión por primera vez. El costo de la clase es de $ 100.00 por pareja.

eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre los recién nacidos

Nuestra clase electrónica interactiva tiene una duración de 4 a 6 horas, y provee información sobre los cuidados del recién nacido, incluyendo las características y comportamientos del recién nacido, el llanto y cómo calmarlo, la alimentación, el cambio de pañales, el baño, la salud y seguridad del recién nacido, y mucha más información a padres de familia que esperan un bebé. El costo de la clase es $75.00.

 

Aprender a dar el Pecho

Nuestra clase de lactancia materna en persona enseña a los futuros padres todo lo que necesitan saber para amamantar a su bebé. Impartida por educadores certificados, esta clase cubre la preparación para la lactancia, técnicas de lactancia y extracción y almacenamiento de leche.

Cuidados de Usted y de su Bebé

Esta clase presencial enseña a los futuros padres cómo cuidar a los padres biológicos y al bebé. Impartida por educadores certificados, esta clase incluye qué esperar de su experiencia en el hospital, los ajustes y cuidados posparto de los padres biológicos, la apariencia del recién nacido y los cuidados del recién nacido, incluidos cambiar pañales, envolverlo, consolarlo, bañarlo y eructar.

Preparacion para el Parto

Esta clase presencial de un día enseña a los futuros padres sobre la experiencia del parto. Impartida por educadores certificados, esta clase incluye preparación física y emocional para el parto, los signos y etapas del trabajo de parto, el proceso de parto, intervenciones médicas, el Centro de Parto Alternativo (ABC), técnicas de relajación y respiración, qué esperar durante su estadía en el hospital, videos de parto y un recorrido por el hospital.

Get in touch.

For more information about our classes, please call the Health Education Department at Women & Infants at (401) 276-7800. Solo lláme y deje su nombre y numero de teléfono en su mensaje. Su llamada sera devuelta en español 1-888-446-8537.

To ensure satisfactory placement, please register no later than your sixth month of pregnancy.

Women & Infants Hospital

Education Center
101 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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Health Education Department

100 Dudley Street, Suite 1600
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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Women & Infants Hospital Center for Health Education

1050 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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