Preparing for Labor/Childbirth, Baby Care, and Breastfeeding
Get a smart start by taking a class to prepare for a new baby. On this page you’ll learn about classes offered to parents.
There’s nothing more exciting than welcoming a new baby. LVHN has classes to help you and your family feel prepared and ready for the unique challenges that come along with parenting. You’ll be able to ask questions in a nonjudgmental setting. Register today for both in-person and virtual classes.
Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@lvhn.org will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Baby Care Class
Join an in-person or virtual class presented by our team of experienced educators to learn more about how to prepare for your new baby and what to expect during your postpartum (after-delivery) hospital stay.
Topics Covered: Basic newborn care, focusing on the first 3 months of life, including review of newborn feeding, diapering, bathing, swaddling, including why babies cry and how to calm a fussy, crying newborn, staying safe, choosing a provider for your baby, and more.
Virtual Breastfeeding Baby Class – Part I
Join our live virtual class presented by our team of board-certified lactation consultants to prepare for breastfeeding your baby. Part I must be completed in order to attend Part II.
Topics Covered:
- Benefits of breastfeeding
- Anatomy and physiology and preparing to breastfeed
- What are hunger cues?
- How to position your baby?
- What is a good latch, and much more
Virtual Breastfeeding and Returning to Work – Part II
Part I must be completed in order to attended Part II. Learn tips to help prepare returning to work, school or extended time away from your breastfed baby.
Topics Covered: Preparing, building your milk supply, pumping, collecting and storing breast milk, and how to gain support from your employer, colleagues and day care.
Preparing for Labor and Childbirth Class
Join an in-person or virtual class presented by our team of experienced educators to learn more about how to prepare for and manage labor and childbirth.
Topics Covered:
- Anatomy & Physiology of Pregnancy
- Comfort Positions, and Relaxation & Breathing Techniques
- Role of Labor Partner
- Choices in Pain Management
- Stages of labor, interventions, vaginal and cesarean birth
- Care of mother and baby immediately after delivery
Register Online: 2-Night Class
Virtual BuMP Yoga
Designed for the expectant or new mother, pre- and postnatal yoga classes offer you a chance to clear your mind from your daily routine and a stress-relieving outlet to bond with the baby in your belly or your newborn. The classes will focus primarily on the physical, mental and emotional benefits that come from the practice of yoga. Babies up to 6 months welcome!
Register for BuMP Yoga through your LVHN Fitness account. If you do not yet have an account or if you are a not an LVHN Fitness member or previous guest, please call 610-402-3699 to get started.