Education & Childbirth Classes through the Pregnancy & Birth Center

People say you can never be completely prepared for becoming a parent. Whether it’s your first or your fourth childbirth, there's always something new to learn or “brush up on.” That's why at the Pregnancy & Birth Center at Middlesex Hospital, we offer prenatal and postnatal classes, including:

Newborn Care Class
Childbirth Preparation Class
Childbirth Preparation Express Class
Breastfeeding Class
Parent and Baby Connection
Infant Massage Class
Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Sibling Class
Pediatric & Family CPR
Car Seat Fitting Station
Grandparents Class
Nurturing Prenatal Program

Middlesex Hospital offers one of the best maternity units in the area ensuring the best possible experience for Mom, Baby and the entire family.

To view all our available classes, take a look at our events calendar.

Upcoming Events, Classes and Support Groups

Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:30am starting 07/27/2010. Breastfeeding mothers and their babies are welcome to attend a weekly support group, where they share their own challenges and solutions in an open and supportive environment. Groups meet either Tuesday 10-11:30a.m., or Thursday 5-6:30p.m. and is facilitated by a lactation consultant provided by Middlesex Hospital. [More]

The Mama Connection
Meets weekly on Wednesday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm starting 01/07/2013. Find ways to be healthy, met other new Moms, ask questions and share what works for you. Class meets every Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at One MacDonough Place. For more information call 860-358-6699 [More]

Breastfeeding Support Group
Meets weekly on Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:30pm starting 09/22/2011. Breastfeeding mothers and their babies are welcome to attend a weekly support group, where they share their own challenges and solutions in an open and supportive environment. Groups meet either Tuesday 10-11:30a.m., or Thursday 5-6:30p.m. and is facilitated by a lactation consultant provided by Middlesex Hospital. [More]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Thursday from 7:00pm - 9:00pm starting 05/02/2013 until 05/30/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [More]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Saturday from 8:45am - 2:00pm starting 06/01/2013 until 06/08/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Nurturing Prenatal Program
Meets weekly on Monday from 5:30pm - 7:30pm starting 04/15/2013 until 06/24/2013. A FREE program for pregnant women. Participants in this 10 session course will learn: Strategies that promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies How to enhance the parent-child bond prior to birth To recognize the physical, emotional and social changes that occur during pregnancy The importance of self care Ways to promote positive discipline with children [More]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 05/13/2013 until 06/17/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [More]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 06/04/2013 until 07/02/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Infant Massage Class
Sun June 09, 2013 10:30am - 12:00pm. Learn how to use touch to enhance the physical and emotional well being of your baby. Nurturing touch communicates love, respect, safety and acceptance. Babies should be between 2-6 months old. To register, call 358-6699. Fee $30. [Register]

Newborn Care Class
Sun June 09, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn how to care for your newborn, cope with the demands of a new baby and what you need to know prior to discharge from the hospital. Classes are offered once a month. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $50 [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Tue June 11, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

Breastfeeding Class
Wed June 19, 2013 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. How to get started at breast and common concerns of breastfeeding mothers are just a few of the topics discussed by a lactation consultant. Classes are held once a month at the Pregnancy & Birth Center. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $30. [Register]

Family & Friends Pediatric CPR
Wed June 19, 2013 6:30pm - 9:30pm. A 2.5 hour entry level course designed for the general public, parents, babysitters, etc. The course offers guidelines for the one rescuer adult infant/child CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction. Classes held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. To register, call 860-358-6699. $40 per person or $75 per couple. This class will not be eligible for online payment. You should prepay for this class by sending a check to A Second Chance at 16 Main St. Suite 203 Durham, CT 06422. Cost includes textbook, test and cards. [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Wed June 19, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Thu June 20, 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Sibling Class
Sun June 23, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Big brother or sister can see where Mom will stay, talk about when the baby comes home, and practice holding and diapering life-sized dolls. This class is designed for siblings who are at least 3 years old. Classes held once a month. To register, call 860- 358-6699. $25 per family. [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 07/08/2013 until 07/29/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Tue July 09, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Express Class
Sat July 13, 2013 8:45am - 3:45pm. Our one-day childbirth preparation program covers topics ranging from labor and deliver to postpartum. This class is intended for those parents who want Just the Basics as we help them understand and plan for labor, delivery and postpartum. A tour of Middlesex Hospital’s Birth Center is also included. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $80 per couple. [Register]

Newborn Care Class
Sun July 14, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn how to care for your newborn, cope with the demands of a new baby and what you need to know prior to discharge from the hospital. Classes are offered once a month. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $50 [Register]

Breastfeeding Class
Wed July 17, 2013 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. How to get started at breast and common concerns of breastfeeding mothers are just a few of the topics discussed by a lactation consultant. Classes are held once a month at the Pregnancy & Birth Center. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $30. [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Wed July 17, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

Sibling Class
Sun July 21, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Big brother or sister can see where Mom will stay, talk about when the baby comes home, and practice holding and diapering life-sized dolls. This class is designed for siblings who are at least 3 years old. Classes held once a month. To register, call 860- 358-6699. $25 per family [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 07/23/2013 until 08/27/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Express Class
Sat August 10, 2013 8:45am - 3:45pm. Our one-day childbirth preparation program covers topics ranging from labor and deliver to postpartum. This class is intended for those parents who want Just the Basics as we help them understand and plan for labor, delivery and postpartum. A tour of Middlesex Hospital’s Birth Center is also included. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $80 per couple. [Register]

Infant Massage Class
Sun August 11, 2013 10:30am - 12:00pm. Learn how to use touch to enhance the physical and emotional well being of your baby. Nurturing touch communicates love, respect, safety and acceptance. Babies should be between 2-6 months old. To register, call 358-6699. Fee $30. [Register]

Newborn Care Class
Sun August 11, 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn how to care for your newborn, cope with the demands of a new baby and what you need to know prior to discharge from the hospital. Classes are offered once a month. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $50 [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Tue August 13, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 08/15/2013 until 09/19/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Sibling Class
Sun August 18, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Big brother or sister can see where Mom will stay, talk about when the baby comes home, and practice holding and diapering life-sized dolls. This class is designed for siblings who are at least 3 years old. Classes held once a month. To register, call 860- 358-6699. $25 per family. [Register]

Childbirth Preparation Class
Meets weekly on Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm starting 08/19/2013 until 09/23/2013. Learn what to expect during the labor and birth experience. The mechanics of labor and birth as well as tools for coping with the demands of labor are taught in this 5-week series. A 3-week refresher is also available. Classes are held on an on-going basis in Middletown. You may register on line at www.middlesexhospital.org , or by calling 860-358-6699. Fee $120 per couple, for 5-week series & $70 per couple for 3-week refresher. [Register]

Breastfeeding Class
Wed August 21, 2013 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. How to get started at breast and common concerns of breastfeeding mothers are just a few of the topics discussed by a lactation consultant. Classes are held once a month at the Pregnancy & Birth Center. To register, call 860-358-6699. Fee $30. [Register]

Family & Friends Pediatric CPR
Wed August 21, 2013 6:30pm - 9:30pm. A 2.5 hour entry level course designed for the general public, parents, babysitters, etc. The course offers guidelines for the one rescuer adult infant/child CPR and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction. Classes held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. To register, call 860-358-6699. $40 per person or $75 per couple. This class will not be eligible for online payment. You should prepay for this class by sending a check to A Second Chance at 16 Main St. Suite 203 Durham, CT 06422. Cost includes textbook, test and cards. [Register]

Pregnancy & Birth Center Tour
Wed August 21, 2013 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Families are welcome to visit the maternity center via this guided tour offered twice a month. Tours are given on the second Tuesday and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. To register, call 860-358-6699. Free [Register]

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