Brigham and Women's Young Parents Prenatal Education Series

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Young Parents Prenatal Education Series

This is a series of three classes, held on three consecutive weekday evenings.  Each class will be a different topic.  Register once, and your ticket includes all three classes. There is no cost for this class series.

Brigham and Women's Young Parent classes are open to all Brigham and Women patients who are 22 years of age or younger.  A support person is encouraged to attend.

This is a virtual class, conducted live with our Childbirth Educator, Tara Campbell.

Series Class 1: Childbirth Education

This class will cover the signs and symptoms of labor; when to come to the hospital; breathing and relaxation exercises, and tips to promote comfort and coping during labor. You will also learn more about anesthesia or pain management options; cesarean birth and induction of labor.  Includes Maternity Tour.

Series Class 2: Breastfeeding

Taught childbirth educators, our breastfeeding class covers the function and structure of the breast, latching and positioning, importance of nutrition for breastfeeding mothers, infant feeding patterns, growth spurts, and recommendations on pumping and storage of breast milk.

Series Class 3: Infant Care

This class will provide expectant parents with guidance, tips and support as they prepare for the birth of their child. In this class you will learn about infant bathing and dressing, feeding, infant communication, crying, sleep patterns, signs of illness, how to take a baby’s temperature, when to call a physician and the needs and adjustments of becoming a family.