
top choices for new parents
- Birthing Center Tour Dates
- Breastfeeding Basics
- Women Only or go as a Couple
- Cesarean Birth
- A class designed especially for parents who are scheduled for a cesarean delivery. Cesarean topics are also covered in Confident Childbirth.
- New! Accelerated Confident Childbirth
- An abbreviated 6 hour/1 day class with a more medical focus (natural techniques are more fully covered in the standard 10 hour Confident Childbirth class). Scholarships available.
- Confident Childbirth
- Scholarships available, call 804-545-1958 for more information.
- Teen Labor Basics
- Available for 15-19 yr olds
- Congratulations! You’re Pregnant!
- Including what to do and what to avoid
- First Steps for Fathers
- Expectant Dads only. A great class to learn the basics from an experienced father.
- Happiest Baby on the Block - Classes held at St. Mary's Hospital
- Infant and Child CPR
- Covers CPR and choking
- Newborn Care and Safety (2 Part Series)
- Preparing Your Pet for Your New Arrival
- St. Mary's location only
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Breastfeeding and going back to work? Wondering how to make it all work?
A Woman’s Place Lactation Center in Innsbrook has a brand new class designed to help you make a plan for returning to work and breast feeding. This hour long planning session will cover preparing your employer, breastfeeding/work laws, information about pumping and milk storage, tips for a smoother transition and your personal pumping plan. February 7th, March 6th, and April 3rd from 12-1 pm. A Woman’s Place Lactation Center Suite 110. Cost is $20, Class space is limited so please call 804-545-1665 to register and make payment.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS!
In partnership with Commonwealth Parenting, we are happy to announce new and expectant parent support groups! Dad Chat - Just for Dads and Nobody Told Me - Just for Moms. Click here for more details!



