COVID-19 Information
Now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 12+
Now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for ages 12+
In-person classes will begin July 2023
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.
Our live virtual 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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
This one day in-person 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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
This two-week live virtual 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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
This one day in-person 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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
This three-week live virtual 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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
Hospital Tour (Virtual)
This video tour of the hospital will provide you with all the little details about what to expect from your hospital experience including hospital policies and what to bring with you to the hospital to make your stay more comfortable. This is a free tour.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes. Please contact your insurance carrier to see if your health plan covers this class. If your health plan covers this class, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register.
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. Favor de contactar as su seguro médico para saber si su plan de salud cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebes. Si su plan de seguro cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebés, por favor lláme at 1-888-446-8537 para hablar con alguien en español e inscribirse en sus clases.
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. Favor de contactar as su seguro médico para saber si su plan de salud cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebes. Si su plan de seguro cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebés, por favor lláme at 1-888-446-8537 para hablar con alguien en español e inscribirse en sus clases.
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. 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. Favor de contactar as su seguro médico para saber si su plan de salud cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebes. Si su plan de seguro cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebés, por favor lláme at 1-888-446-8537 para hablar con alguien en español e inscribirse en sus clases.
Este recorrido en video por el hospital le brindará todos los pequeños detalles sobre qué esperar de su experiencia en el hospital, incluidas las políticas del hospital y qué debe traer al hospital para que su estadía sea más cómoda. Este es un recorrido gratuito.