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 offers classes to help you and your family feel prepared for birth, caring for your newborn and beyond. Register today for both in-person and virtual classes. Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest and Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg are baby friendly, providing optimal care for mothers and babies, including support for breastfeeding and early bonding.
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.
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.
With the birth of your baby comes an important decision: Who should care for your child’s health? LVHN has pediatricians and family medicine clinicians ready to care for your newborn. For more information and locations:
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.
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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.
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.
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Register Online: 2-Night Class
Practice breathing techniques, comfort positions and use of a birthing ball to prepare for labor discomfort and childbirth. This class is designed for those families who have already completed the virtual Preparing for Labor and Childbirth class.
Dress in comfortable clothes. Bring a mat or large towel/blanket for floor activity. Birthing balls are available for your convenience.
This practice session will be offered at the Parent & Family Education classroom, 1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 303, Allentown. We are located in the professional park located across the street from LVH-Cedar Crest.
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.