Childbirth Education
Birth Center
Childbirth Education & Parent Support
We want you to be confident and comfortable as you prepare to welcome your new baby into your life. We offer parents, grandparents - even new siblings - many opportunities to learn more about labor and delivery, as well as valuable skills for when you bring baby home.
Whether you feel you know a little or know a lot we would love to have you join us.
Most insurance companies reimburse for childbirth classes. If your company does not and cost prohibits you from signing up for class, please contact us at 603 609-6964 or lsargent@mgb.org.
*If a class is filled up, be sure to put your name on the waitlist and check back frequently as we're always adding classes, or contact us at: perinatalresources@wdhospital.org
Women & Children's Tour
**If you are attending another class, check to see if a tour is included. One ticket is good for the expecting person and their partner/support.
Childbirth Education Classes
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Prepared Childbirth Series (5 Classes)
This class covers traditional childbirth education.
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Prepared Childbirth Weekend classes
Prepared Childbirth Classes offered during the weekend are another way to get some of what is offered through the 5-Week series.
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Kriya Birth, Mind Body Birth Education
This four-week series is designed for birthing persons looking for a deeper exploration of the mind/body connection through pregnancy and birth. One ticket is good for a couple.
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Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
Once a cesarean always a cesarean? It’s not that simple. Join us to learn about VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).
*Please reach out to us by email if you are interested in this class: PerinatalResources@wdhospital.org
Cesarean Delivery Class
This class is intended for those expecting to have a Cesarean birth (C-section). Click to register for our next class offering
*Please reach out to us if you are interested in this class and our next date doesn't work for you: PerinatalResources@wdhospital.org
Breastfeeding Classes
- Breastfeeding 101
Class material covers the basics of breastfeeding: recommendations, anatomy, latch, supply & demand, and more! *Partners are highly encouraged to attend*
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- Breastfeeding 102
This class builds upon the information shared in Breastfeeding 101. Topics covered include components of breastmilk, pumping, storage, returning to work or school, and more! *Partners are highly encouraged to attend.
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Great Beginnings
This class will provide expectant parents or caregivers with great information on newborn development, and what to expect in the early weeks of parenting.
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Micro-birth Class
Long-term health is the best gift you can give to your baby. Come learn about what the microbiome is, why it is so important, and what you can do to give a healthy one to your baby.
- Register here
Partner Prep Class
This class is designed to help partners prepare to support during labor, birth and post-partum.
Infant Massage
Learn to communicate love and respect through the nurturing touch of infant massage.This class is intended for moms, dads, or caretakers. Class can be taken prenatally or it can be taken with infants up to 3 months. One ticket covers attendance for up to two caregivers.
Car Seat Safety Checks
We offer families an opportunity to see that their car seats are installed safely prior to the birth of their new baby. Please contact us at 603-740-2496 to make an appointment or click on the links below to see our scheduled dates. We hold scheduled events every other month.
Winter appointments (February & December)
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Appointments are required. Please contact (603) 740-2496 for questions and additional dates.
Sibling Class
In this class you will meet with one of our Certified Child Life Specialists where brothers and sisters to-be will participate in an engaging activity together. This free class is intended for children ages 3 and older.
*One registration is good for each family regardless of the number of children attending.
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Grandparents Class
This class is designed to help grandparents understand recent changes in childbirth and early infant care. In addition to this we discuss creative ways to support the new parents. Both grandparents are encouraged to attend.
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Intro to Foods
Introducing new foods to infants can be both exciting and intimidating. Join us for this fun, hands on workshop designed to be taken anytime during pregnancy or the first few months of parenting.
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Support Groups
New Parents Support Group
Come and meet other new parents and discuss topics of concern to you. This group is facilitated by someone from our lactation department and child life specialists. We meet in-person every Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30pm.
- For 2025 dates register here Please register in advance.
Milk Break
This class is currently on hold. If you have questions, please reach out to our lactation team 603-740-2233.
Finding Yourself in Motherhood
This class is currently on hold. If you have questions, please email Lyndi Sargent at lsargent@mgb.org.
Prenatal/Postpartum Fitness at The Works Family Health and Fitness Center
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Childbirth Education at (603) 740-2867 or email us.
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