Preparing for Childbirth (Elmhurst Hospital)
- Childbirth Weeknight Series - This is a series of classes that helps parents-to-be prepare for their baby‛s birth by hearing about what to expect during labor and during their hospital stay. Topics include the signs of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, what to expect at the Hospital, pain relief, and information about epidurals and cesarean sections. This class meets on 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings or 3 consecutive Thursday evenings, etc. A virtual tour is included. (also available as a virtual class)
- Childbirth Weekend Series - This is a weekend childbirth series that meets on a Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend (from 9 am – 1:30 pm). This class covers all the topics in the weeknight series, including the virtual tour. (also available as a virtual class)
- Childbirth Express - This is a one-day, condensed version of the Childbirth series. The same topics will be taught, but in a condensed version. A virtual tour is included. (also available as a virtual class)
- Natural Childbirth - This program is designed to prepare families for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with an emphasis on natural pain relief techniques. Subjects covered include exercise, anatomy, physiology, stages of labor, informed decision-making, comfort measures and labor positions. Taught by a certified childbirth educator. A virtual tour is included. (also available as a virtual class)
Prepared Childbirth (Edward Hospital)
- Childbirth Weeknight Series - This childbirth class allows more time for hands-on practice and discussion with instructor and other classmates. Participants benefit from interaction with other couples in similar circumstances, hearing other perspectives and questions, more practice time, and shorter individual class sessions for the tired mom-to-be. This class meets on a weeknight for 2 or 3 weeks. (also available as a virtual class)
- Childbirth Weekend Series - This is a weekend childbirth series that meets on a Saturday and Sunday of the same weekend (from 9 am – 1:30 pm). This class covers all the topics in the weeknight series, including the virtual tour. (also available as a virtual class)
- Childbirth Express - This is a one-day, shortened version of the Childbirth series. The same topics will be taught, but in a condensed version. A tour is included. This class meets on a Saturday or a Sunday. (also available as a virtual class)
Childbirth Refresher - If you have previously taken a childbirth class or had a baby and would like a refresher on specific topics, please contact Susan.Bard@EEHealth.org for more information and to have your questions answered.
Cesarean Birth - This free e-learning class is for those who are anticipating having a scheduled Cesarean delivery. It includes a video and photos to familiarize you with what to expect before and after delivery. Recovery and postpartum issues are also covered. Register online for the class during the current month. You will receive an email with the link to the class which can be completed at your leisure (there is not a live instructor for this class).
Multiples - Now a free e-learning class. Register online for the class during the current month. You will receive an email with the link to the class which can be completed at your leisure (there is not a live instructor for this class). This class covers information about having multiples at Edward Hospital and how pregnancy and birth of multiples differs from that of a single baby. We recommend that you also take a Prepared Childbirth class if this is your first pregnancy. If you have any questions about this class, please contact Susan.Bard@EEHealth.org.
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Babycare PLUS - Topics include basic baby care skills such as holding a newborn, swaddling, bathing & diapering a newborn, cord care, circumcision care, jaundice, and special techniques for comforting a fussy baby. Car seat safety for your newborn will be taught, and if you have already purchased a car seat, you are encouraged to bring the carrier portion to class for practice buckling in a baby correctly. Infant CPR will also be practiced (This is not a certification class and due to Infection Control restrictions, we will not be practicing rescue breathing with the manikins). (Babycare class is also available as a virtual class. It does not include the Infant CPR portion of the class. You can register for a separate “CPR for Family & Friends” class below.)
Breastfeeding - This class is taught by an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) or a certified lactation counselor. Learn the basics of breastfeeding to help you and your baby get off to a good start! Topics include how breastfeeding works, correct latch-on and positioning, when to feed your baby, how to tell if baby is getting enough, breast care, common problems and tips, and pumping. Dads or partners are encouraged to attend! (also available as a virtual class)
Daddy Boot Camp - This 3-hour father-to-father workshop is led by a Master Coach with the assistance of experienced fathers ("veterans"). Expectant fathers ("rookies") will have a chance to discuss and question new fathers about becoming a new dad, forming a new family, and caring for new moms.
Grandparenting - For new grandparents and grandparents-to-be to learn what's new and what's changed recently in baby care, while also learning new grandparenting skills. You will also learn the correct way to buckle up an infant in a car seat. (also available as a virtual class)
Infant and Child Safety - This is a free e-learning class which provides information on "baby-proofing" your home. Car seat safety for toddlers and older children is also covered. (CPR and First Aid are not covered in this class.) This class consists of a PowerPoint file which you can access at any time. It does not have a live instructor.
CPR for Family and Friends - This American Heart Association's Family & Friends CPR Course is a video-based classroom course which teaches adult Hands-Only™ CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and how to relieve choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught using the AHA's research-proven Practice-While-Watching technique, which allows participants to practice skills while watching consistent, accurate modeling of skills performance on the DVD. Adult, child and infant skills are presented in three separate modules for added flexibility. (THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION COURSE) The Family & Friends CPR Course is for members of the general public who want to learn CPR and prefer to learn in an instructor-led or facilitated group environment. This course is for people who do NOT need a course completion card for a job or other requirements.
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