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(704) 834-2229 (BABY) or Birthplace classes@gmh.org

Effective: January 1, 2008
Payment: Pre-payment is required to complete registration for (any) class. Classes fill up on a first-come, first-served basis - payment reserves your spot in class. Payment must be received within 72 hours of registering for class to complete your registration to class. Payment method options: credit card, money order or check. A receipt will be issued (preferably via email) when payment is received. Cash payments can only be received if brought to The Birthplace between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please bring receipt of payment to class - it is your "admission ticket."

Refunds: There will be no refunds of payments for unattended classes. Special consideration may be given in certain circumstances which will allow you to transfer unused payments to another class.

Schedule of Classes

Birth & Beyond Childbirth Series

These classes will help to prepare Mom and her support partner for labor and birth. Couples learn all about the labor and birth process; practice positions, massage, relaxation, and other methods to cope with labor. Medical pain relief measures, induction and Cesarean Birth are also covered. A tour of The Birthplace is given during the series. A series consist of 4 weeknights and 2 Saturdays.
Fee: $80/couple for the series

Second Time Around

This is a refresher childbirth class for couples that have one or more children. This class reviews labor and birth, focuses on active labor support skills (positions, massage, relaxation, and other methods to cope with labor) and medical pain relief measures. A tour of The Birthplace is given during the session.
Fee: $40/couple

Dad's Class

Dads-to-be are provided with an opportunity to talk with an experienced dad about the challenges and joys of fatherhood. Various approaches of being supportive (to his partner) through pregnancy, birth and parenting are discussed. Practice with baby dolls allows expectant fathers to learn basic baby care. (No Moms-to-be allowed)
Fee: $20/person

Baby Beginnings

Most new parents wish their newborns came with instructions. During this two hour class parents will learn about newborn hospital procedures, normal newborn appearance and behavior, plus basic baby care techniques and tips.
Fee: $20/couple (No discounted rate if Mom attends alone>)

Infant CPR and Safety

This class provides demonstration and hands on practice of the A,B,C's of infant resuscitation. Household safety proofing tips and accident prevention are also reviewed.
Fee: $10/person

Moms in Motion

Exercise classes just for pregnant women and new moms. Classes are set up in series which meet each week on Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks (total of 12 classes). Exercises consist of low impact aerobics, hand weights, bands, yoga and balls to promote toning, strengthening and flexibility. Women must be at least 15 weeks pregnant or 6 weeks postpartum and have written permission from their doctor or midwife before attending.
Fee: $75/series or $120 for 2 series
After registering for Moms in Motion you will receive required consents and health history via email. Please complete and bring them to the 1st Moms in Motion class that you attend.

Breastfeeding

Getting started, latching on, and positioning are among the skills taught in this two hour session to promote a smooth transition into breastfeeding.
Fee: $20/couple (No discounted rate if Mom attends alone)

Facility Tour

This is a group tour of The Birthplace for couples and their families that are expecting a baby. Please arrive on time - once the tour is in progress late arrivers will not be allowed to join the group and will have to re-schedule for another tour. We do not offer private tours.
Fee: FREE

Spanish Birthplace Facility Tour

This is a tour of the Birthplace for Hispanic families led by a Spanish-speaking instructor.

School Age Sibling Class

This one hour class allows boys and girls that are expecting a new baby in their family with an opportunity to visit The Birthplace and learn some basic baby care. Children watch a short video about becoming a sibling, have a snack and take a tour during this class. (Recommended for ages 6-12) A parent or adult must attend with child.
Fee: $10/child

Toddler/Pre-School Sibling Class

This one hour class teaches small children various ways they can be "helpers" with their new baby to promote positive feelings towards the baby. Children watch a short video, visit a Birthplace room and talk about when "mommy" comes to stay at the hospital. (Recommended for 5 years and younger) A parent or adult must attend with child.
Fee: $10/child

Multiples

This two hour class provides couples expecting twins, triplets, or quads with information on organizing at home, financial planning, creating routines for infant care, and other preparation tips and life changes unique to multiple births. A tour of The Birthplace and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is provided during this class.
Fee: $20/class

NICU Tour

Individual tour for parents expecting a newborn that will require intensive care.
Fee: FREE