Childbirth and New Baby Education Classes

Classes Held:
The Memorial Hospital
219 South Washington Street
Easton, Maryland 21601
Telephone Registration:
410/822-1000 or 410/476-3771, extension 5200

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Shore Health System’s Prenatal Education Classes

Classes are offered at The Memorial Hospital at Easton. All participants must register due to limited class size. If a class does not have enough attendees, it will be canceled.

Labor & Delivery I, II, and III

The first class provides information about labor and delivery, beginning with an overview of basic maternal reproductive anatomy, and ending with mom’s recovery after delivery. Also covered are:

techniques for coping and relaxation during labor and delivery
role of the support person
signs and symptoms of labor
fetal monitoring
stages of labor
when to go to the hospital
pushing techniques
vaginal delivery
long labor
back labor
artificial rupture of membranes
labor induction
use of forceps
vacuum extraction
cesarean delivery
pain management

New Mom...New Baby and Infant Safety

Mom will learn about:

post partum care
pain management
resuming work
exercise
nutrition
birth control
emotions and handling new stresses.

Baby topics include:

feeding
circumcision
cord care
how to take temperatures
characteristics of the newborn

Infant safety topics include:

child proofing your home
car seat safety
safe toys and baby equipment
immunizations
when to call the baby’s doctor
infant security
day care providers
poisoning prevention

Infant CPR

This is a basic infant CPR class and is not a certification course.

Breastfeeding

Even if you have not decided on how to feed your baby, this class is still right for you. Developed by on-staff lactation consultants, this class provides information about the benefits of breastfeeding. The class will dispel common myths and teach the beginning steps needed for successful breastfeeding.

Big Brother & Big Sister

Designed for children ages 3-8 years who need to learn the importance of being a big brother or sister, this class anticipates the arrival of the new baby. Activities include a story time or video and a tour of the Birthing Center. Children should bring their favorite doll or stuffed toy.

Multiples Class

Taught by parents of multiples, this class is for those who are having more than one baby. (scheduled on an "as needed" basis)