Expectant Parent Program

What You Need To Know: Preparing for Childbirth Series 

planned-parentingChildbirth education classes are designed to provide information to our expecting mothers and their support partners about what to expect during labor and when caring for their newborn. A series of three classes will cover information about induction, labor, delivery, Cesarean birth, newborn and post-partum care. The classes will feature a presentation from a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a Pelvic Floor Therapist, a Q&A with a pediatrician, a visit from a family who recently delivered with Corewell Health, and a tour of the Birthplace. This class is recommended to be taken in the third trimester of pregnancy.

 

Upcoming Classes

 

February 6, 13 and 20

Time: 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital (Formally Spectrum Health Lakeland St. Joseph) Frederick S. Upton Education Center Pavilion Auditorium
Cost: Free (Participants are asked to bring snacks and water for themselves)
Registration: Pre-registration is required and there is a 20-couple limit. To register, send your name, support partner's name, email address and phone number to Hannah Lasota at hannah.lasota@corewellhealth.org

March 4, 11 and 18

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Basement Meeting Room at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Niles Hospital (Formally Spectrum Health Lakeland in Niles)
Cost: Free (Participants are asked to bring snacks and water for themselves)
Registration Pre-registration is required and there is a 20-couple limit. To register, send your name, support partner's name, email address and phone number to Allyson Hull at allyson.hull@corewellhealth.org
*There will not be a Q&A with a pediatrician.

 

Breastfeeding Consultation Services

If things don’t go as planned when you begin breastfeeding your newborn, our international certified breastfeeding experts can offer help during this special time with your baby. Only a minor change may be needed to create a positive and successful breastfeeding routine. For more information or to schedule a free appointment, call 269.927.5355

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