Expectant Family Education

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The Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness offers free 2 series of 3–4 consecutive classes are usually held on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Time and day may vary depending on class size.

It is preferable that expectant mothers are 7 months (28 weeks) pregnant when registering for the childbirth classes.

The childbirth classes are interactive patient centered that includes:

Physiological/psychological changes
Discomforts of pregnancy and comfort measure
Signs of labor
Roles of the coach
Nutrition during pregnancy
Breastfeeding/lactation
Parenting
Family planning

In addition, discussions will include speakers from:

Department of Pediatrics
Nutritionist
Family Medicine
Department of Obstetrics
“Baby and Me” Program

For those who are delivering at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, the expectant parents will receive a tour of the Birthing Center.

The classes are held by a certified childbirth educator.

Registration for childbirth classes is REQUIRED. Call (718) 270-8846 or (718) 270-8245.