Childbirth and Parenting Classes

This popular, two-hour class, taught by a LMT, allows your support person to learn how to be actively involved in easing discomforts as you go through the challenges of pregnancy and birthing. Birth partner massage covers relevant anatomy, contraindications, relief of common pregnancy muscular discomforts, and massage ergonomics. You'll learn great pain relief techniques for labor, where and when to use them, and many other comfort measures.

Class is held in New Haven. Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for the class is $55 per couple.

This two-hour class for expectant and new parents that covers the basics of lactation including proper latch-on, infant feeding cues, positioning, how to establish a good milk supply and information on renting or purchasing breast pumps and nursing bras.

Class is held in Trumbull, CT. Register online or call toll-free 888-357-2396.

Class is held in New Haven, CT. Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543.

Fee for the class is $50 per couple.

Full day or two-week series classes available. Lead by a certified childbirth professional, you and your partner will learn the anatomy of labor and birth, comfort measures, types of birth including vaginal and Cesarean; the role of the support person, pain relief options and much more. You will receive a companion book that includes details of how to access the Understanding Birth Web App which will enhance your learning experience by providing videos and reinforce the information you learned in class.

Maternity tour is not included in childbirth classes; please register for your free tour separately.

We recommend that Childbirth Education be taken two months prior to your due date. Our childbirth classes are recommended for first time parents, experienced parents, parents expecting multiples as well as parents preparing for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).

Class is held in Trumbull, CT. Register online or call toll-free 888-357-2396.

Class is held in New Haven, CT. Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543.

Fee for the class is $180 per couple.

This class will highlight current hospital birth practices, changes in bathing and diapering, safe sleep, car seats, childproofing, supporting breastfeeding and more. Participants will also learn about monthly milestones for the first 4 months, along with ideas for interaction, setting boundaries, and healthy communication with the new parents.

Class is held at 1 Long Wharf Drive New Haven, CT. Register online or toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for the class is $50 per person.

Learn the basics of Infant/Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and how to help a choking infant or child during this 4 hour class. This is an essential course for parents, grandparents and caregivers.

Class is held at 1 Long Wharf Drive New Haven, CT. Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for the class is $75 per person.

This American Heart Association course, taught by a certified nurse instructor, educates parents and parents-to-be about how to save an infant who is choking or has stopped breathing. Recognizing that these skills are lost when not regularly practiced, all course participants receive a kit, to use at home for future practice, that includes an infant-sized practice mannequin, a CPR skills practice DVD and a quick skills reminder reference card. This one-hour class is offered several times each month, in the evening. $50/person.

Class is held in Bridgeport, CT. Register online or call, toll-free 888-357-2396.

This course covers the essentials of newborn care including bathing, diapering, swaddling, typical newborn appearance and methods of soothing a fussy baby. This is a 2.5 hour course.

Participants will receive an invitation to a complimentary virtual pediatrician session. The session will highlight newborn medical topics and there will be time for questions.

Class is held in Trumbull, CT. Register online or call toll-free 888-357-2396.

Class is held in New Haven, CT. Register online or call toll-free 888-700-6543.

Fee for the class is $50 per couple.

Our Breastfeeding Basics Webinar is taught by International Board of Lactation Consultants and is for expectant and new parents. Learn the basics of lactation, including proper latch-on, infant feeding cues, positioning and how to establish a good milk supply. Enrollees are encouraged to bring a support person to class.

This is a live webinar, so you will be able to interact with the instructor. Attendees will need a high speed web-connection as well as camera with microphone to participate interactively in the class.

Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for class is $50 per couple.

In this webinar, you and your partner will learn several “tools” for labor, including positions, movements, relaxation, affirmations, visualization and breath work for labor. You and your partner will also practice hands-on techniques. Learn which supplies to pack and what is available at the hospital for you to use.

You’ll be moving around so be sure to wear comfortable clothes and have water available. 

This is an ideal class for those who would like a refresher and for first time moms who have already taken the Childbirth Education in-person class or Understanding Birth e-Class and are looking for more in-depth strategies for comfort and support in labor.

This is a live webinar so you will be able to interact with the instructor. Attendees will need a high speed web-connection as well as camera with microphone to participate interactively in the class. This webinar includes the Understanding Natural Childbirth Techniques eClass.

Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for class is $50 per couple.

Led by a certified childbirth professional, you and your partner will learn the anatomy of labor and birth, comfort measures, types of birth including vaginal and Cesarean; the role of the support person, pain relief options and much more. You will receive the Companion Understanding Birth Web App which will enhance your learning experience by providing videos and reinforce the information you learned in class.

We recommend that Childbirth Education be taken two months prior to your due date. Our childbirth classes are recommended for first time parents, experienced parents, parents expecting multiples as well as parents preparing for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).

This is a live webinar so you will be able to interact with the instructor. Attendees will need a high speed web-connection as well as camera with microphone to participate interactively in the class.

Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for class is $100 per couple.

This class is taught by a Family Paws Parent Educator and is a must for new and expectant families with dogs. Dogs & Storks was created to provide families and professionals with the resource to successfully include the dog as the family grows. Topics covered include: getting to know your dog, obedience and training, changes in routine, managing kid and dog zones, preparing for baby, coming home and meeting baby, and ages and stages: what to look out for.

This is class is currently being offered as a live webinar so you will be able to interact with the instructor. Attendees will need a high speed web-connection as well as camera with microphone to participate interactively in the class.

Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for class is $45 per couple.

During this webinar series, pregnant individuals and their birth partners will learn skills and techniques to increase calm and comfort during pregnancy and birth. There is a one hour per day commitment to practice between interactive webinar sessions. Webinar includes the Understanding Birth eClass as part of the curriculum.

Register online or call toll-free 1-888-700-6543. Fee for class is $250 per couple.

In this class you and your partner will learn the anatomy of labor and birth, comfort measures, types of birth including vaginal and Cesarean; the role of the support person, pain relief options and much more. Our curriculum provides comprehensive childbirth education that prepares expectant parents to have healthier and more satisfying birth experiences. Engaging video, life-like 3D animation and personal birth stories give parents the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions about labor and birth.

We recommend that Childbirth Education be taken two months prior to your due date. Our childbirth classes are recommended for first time parents, experienced parents, as well as parents preparing for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). It takes 4 to 6 hours to complete and can be viewed on your PC, phone or tablet.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for class is $100.

Our Understanding Breastfeeding curriculum helps improve a mother's success with breastfeeding. Through step-by-step instructions and 3D animation, moms learn how to achieve a deep latch, breastfeeding holds and positions, and how to maintain healthy milk production. This course takes 2-3 hours to compete and follows International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) recommendations and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.

 You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $50.

This class teaches parents about medically-necessary cesarean birth in a way that's interactive, easy to understand and relatable.

Topics covered:

• Types & Reasons for Cesareans
• Family-Centered Cesarean Birth Options
• Signs of Labor
• Preparing for Surgery
• Anesthesia & Surgical Procedure
• Breastfeeding & Recovery

This class takes 2 to 3 hours to complete and can be viewed on your PC, phone or tablet.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $50.

This class is about the joys of fatherhood and the important role that dads have in their children’s lives. The class begins with pregnancy, helping you understand your feelings about having a baby and how you can be involved during pregnancy. Next, it includes packing for the hospital, labor and birth basics, how to be a supportive partner during labor and making the most of your postpartum hospital stay. You’ll also learn about breastfeeding basics and support, how to create a safe sleep environment, along with why babies cry, soothing techniques and bonding. It concludes with your relationship after the baby, importance of good communication, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and paternal postpartum depression as well as understanding developmental milestones and positive discipline.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $40.

This is a fun, self-guided class that covers evidence-based changes in birth, breastfeeding, baby care and infant safety. It also provides ways for new grandparents to offer support and assistance to their growing family. 

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register online. Fee for the class is $50.

This Infant & Child Safety eClass provides life-saving education for parents and caregivers. Accidents are the leading cause of death in infants and children. This class provides current information about prevention from a variety of safety organizations. Content includes: car safety, safe baby care, safety products, home safety, poisons, and emergency preparedness including infant CPR and first aid.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $40.

This online class is designed to build on the information and skills learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. It is intended for those planning a birth with few to no medical interventions. It highlights the philosophy behind natural childbirth and provides a more in-depth practice of comfort measures for labor. Techniques including positioning, massage, breathing, and alternative therapies, such as acupressure, visualization, and mindfulness will be reviewed. Several inspiring birth stories will be shared, and participants will come away with a practice checklist.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register online. Fee for the class is $40.

This class includes an overview of trimesters along with 3D animation of fetal development, first trimester screening, glucose tolerance test, Group B strep test, nutrition and guidelines for exercise during pregnancy. It also covers how to manage the discomforts of pregnancy, as well as general pregnancy warning signs and signs of preterm labor. Common pregnancy stressors, stress-relief tips, intimate partner violence, support, body image, relationship tips and partner emotions are also covered.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $40.

This sibling preparation class teaches parents how to support their child in becoming a big brother or sister, answer tough questions and reduce jealousy. To encourage the sibling-to-be, there are also fun lessons to do together, complete with kid-friendly video clips, coloring pages and other activities.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $25.

The content includes: Pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery and the first few weeks at home. Engaging videos, 3D animation and personal birth stories will help give parents the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their labor and birth. The class takes 3-5 hours to complete and can be viewed on your PC, phone or tablet.

You will have 9 months access to this class once you log in. This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like information on how to access this class in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $100.

This eClass provides comprehensive, evidence-based education about baby care in the first six weeks and beyond. It features real-life stories and provides the latest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other trusted organizations, along with the importance of baby cues, early brain growth and bonding. Content includes: newborn traits, newborn behaviors, crying and comforting, feeding, diapering, bathing, newborn health and safety.

You will have nine months of access once you log in.

This online eClass meets all ADA requirements and is available in additional languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, French, Chinese, Japanese and German. Please email [email protected] if you would like access to this classes in one of these languages.

Register Online. Fee for the class is $50.

This is an 8-minute video intended for expectant parents. It includes a guided tour of birthing rooms, labor and delivery, and postpartum units. After you register, you will receive a link to a video that you can watch at your leisure. FREE

Register online or call 888-357-2396 and choose option #1.

Schedule an appointment with one of our certified technicians and learn how to properly secure your child in their car seat as well as how to install the car seat correctly in the vehicle. Appointments are offered at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in New Haven, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. To make an appointment at any of these locations, call 203-200-KIDS or email [email protected].