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Childbirth Preparation Series (2 Nights)
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them no need to register the support person.
Childbirth Preparation is a two-class series designed to educate expectant parents on their options during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We will discuss having a healthy pregnancy, the work of labor and birth, coping with labor, options for medications and other interventions, being an active participant in your care, the role of the birth partner, and the first 48 hours after birth.
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Childbirth Preparation ALL DAY CLASS
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them NO NEED TO REGISTER THE SUPPORT PERSON.
Childbirth Preparation full day class is designed to educate expectant parents on their options during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We will discuss having a healthy pregnancy, the work of labor and birth, coping with labor, options for medications and other interventions, being an active participant in your care, the role of the birth partner, and the first 48 hours after birth.
Infant Care information is a part of this All Day class!
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Breastfeeding Support Group
with Kelly Duheme
Join Kelly Duheme from Saratoga Hospital for a free support group to connect with other breastfeeding mothers. We will celebrate our successes, share our struggles, and offer guidance and support to help both mom and baby throughout their breastfeeding journey. Expectant mothers are encouraged to attend, and the group is open to all mothers regardless of delivery location. Grandmothers are also welcome.
Please call Kelly Duheme at 518-580-2049 to register, or for more information.
Breastfeeding Basics
with Kelly Duheme
Join us to learn all about breastfeeding with Kelly Duheme, IBCLC. In this program, we will discuss:
- How to read your baby's hunger cues.
- What to expect in the early days.
- Benefits for both mom and baby.
- How your baby's feeding needs might change over time.
Attending this class before your baby arrives can help you prepare for a smooth start to your breastfeeding journey.
Registration required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Infant Care Class (1 Night )
with Childbirth Instructor
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them no need to register the support person.
Expectant and adoptive parents are invited to join us and learn about a variety of care topics, including newborn characteristics and behaviors, hospital routines, daily care and bathing, diapering, swaddling, feeding issues, crying, and colic. We will also discuss health and safety information, including SIDS risk factors.
Registration is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class
with Amanda LeCours
PLEASE NOTE:
- Please only register ONE PERSON per couple, or you will be charged twice.
- Each registrant may bring a support person with them no need to register the support person.
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class highlights your baby’s active role in birth.
During labor the baby needs to pass through the three levels of the pelvis. Learn techniques to help your pelvis and it’s muscles that support or restrict your pelvic levels. Together, you and your birth partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” Spinning Babies® reveals how the baby can find optimal positions for labor, and make birth less painful, and even pleasurable!
This class is for expectant parents only.
Baby’s job in labor is to rotate!
- Learn about Spinning Babies® Techniques
- Daily Essential Activities
- The Three Balances℠ help birth muscles to relax and add comfort now to ease birth later.
- Birth Positions that open the pelvis that let the baby come through more easily.
- Bring your birth partner to learn how to help you in pregnancy for comfort in labor and birth.
Class participants need to be at least 25 weeks pregnant at the time of the class
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org
Prenatal Yoga (6 Nights)
with Courtney Keller
In six 75-minute classes, instructors will guide you through postures which may decrease common pregnancy discomforts, such as back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, swelling, anxiety, and fatigue, in addition to stretching and toning muscles used during labor and delivery. Instructors will also focus on meditation, breathing, relaxation, and visualization in preparation for childbirth. Class is suitable for women at any pregnancy stage. Yoga experience is not necessary.
Bring a mat, pillow, and blanket to each class.
A note from your healthcare provider indicating permission to participate is required.
For any questions please contact: Brenda Burke at 518-583-8768 or bburke@saratogahospital.org