Childbirth Class: Four Week Program | Baby Care Class | Saturday Childbirth Class
Happiest Baby On The Block | Childbirth Refresher Class | Breastfeeding Class
Big Brothers and Big Sisters | Boot Camp for New Dads | Nursing Mothers Group
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Build your confidence as you learn different ways to labor. Gain a sense of trust in your body’s ability to give birth. Fathers and partners will find out how to help her through labor with touch and words. Learn about pain relief, newborn safety and newborn care. Tour "The Birthplace".
7 - 9 P.M.
$40/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

April 6, 13, 20, 27, Tuesdays
April 26, May 3, 10, 17, Mondays
May 18, 25, June 1, 8, Tuesdays
June 15, 22, 29, July 6, Tuesdays
July 12, 19, 26, August 2, Mondays
August 10, 17, 24, 31, Tuesdays
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, Mondays
October 7, 14, 21, 28, Thursdays
October 25, November 1, 8, 15, Mondays
November 16, 23, 30, December 7, Tuesdays

Learn how to care for your new baby, ways to help your baby learn, and how to keep your baby safe. This class is for Weekend Class couples and for adoptive parents..
7-9 P.M.
$10/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

March 22, Monday
April 27, Tuesday
May 17, Monday
June 8, Tuesday
July 6, Tuesday
August 2, Monday
August 31, Tuesday
October 4, Monday
October 28, Thursday
November 15, Monday
December 7, Tuesday

This one-day course will help you understand labor and be less nervous about giving birth. Fathers and partners will learn ways to help her through labor with touch and words. Learn about pain relief and tour "The Birthplace".
9 A.M.-4 P.M.
$40/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

April 10 FULL
May 1
June 5
July 10
August 7
September 11
October 2
November 6
December 4

Find the off switch for your baby's crying and learn an easy way to soothe your baby. This new way to calm crying will help your baby sleep longer. This class is for expectant, new, or experienced parents, childcare providers and grandparents. You will receive a valuable take home gift at the end of class.
7-9 P.M.
$25/Family. Register: 570-321-3000

April 8, Thursday
May 13, Thursday
June 10, Thursday
August 12, Thursday
September 16, Thursday
October 19, Tuesday
November 18, Thursday
December 9, Thursday

Build your confidence for your next baby. Spend one evening together preparing for your "birth story". Tour "The Birthplace".
7-9 P.M.
$15/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

Monday, June 8
Monday, August 24
Monday, October 26
Monday, December 14

Collect information to help decide if breastfeeding is right for you. Learn easy steps to begin breastfeeding and the important role fathers play in breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and returning to work or school is possible. Find out how to pump and store breastmilk.
7-9 P.M.
$10/ couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10

A one-hour class to help prepare children ages three to eight for a new baby. Children learn how a baby acts, how to hold a baby and ways they can help and be involved. If your child has obvious symptoms of a cold, cough or other illness please call to reschedule class.
6-7 P.M.
$10/family. Register: 570-321-3000.

April 12, Monday
June 7, Monday
August 16, Monday
October 11, Monday
December 6, Monday

Dads-to-Be learn practical tips from men. You may want to be the same or different from your own dad. Get the straight talk on helping your partner through birth, calming both mother and baby when they cry, and how to deal with in-laws.
7-9 P.M.
FREE. Register: 321-3000.

March 24
May 26
July 28
September 22
November 17

New mothers have lots of questions and concerns after birth. This group is a great way to exchange breastfeeding tips and experiences while spending time out of the house. Group is for mothers with babies up to 3 months of age.
Free, Time: 10am-11am, First and Third Wednesdays

January 6 and 20
February 3 and 17
March 3 and 17
April 7 and 21
May 5 and 19
June 2 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1 and 15

Breastfeeding help and support with a trained La Leche League Leader. Babies welcome.

Third Thursday of the month, 10 A.M.
Call for meeting location. Information: Annette, 570-323-9861.

If you are expecting your first baby and meet certain income guidelines, you may be eligible for a little extra help at no cost to you. Susquehanna Home Care's maternal child nurses, through a grant from the Nurse Family Partnership program, visit mothers during their pregnancy and after birth until their child's second birthday. These specially trained Registered Nurses provide education and support as they care for new mothers and their babies in their homes. For further information and eligibility requirements please call Susquehanna Home Care at 570-320-7690.

Prepayment will reserve your place in class.
By mail: Send a list of class dates along with your names, address, phone number, due date and doctor along with your check made out to Susquehanna Health to:

The Birthplace Childbirth Education
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center
777 Rural Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701

For more information call 570-321-3000 Monday through Friday 8 A.M.-3 P.M.

The Healthy Beginnings Program covers the fee for class. Other insurance companies may reimburse you directly when you present your receipt.

Susquehanna Health offers current employees $5.00 off each class with your name badge.

Enter through The Rehabilitation Center entrance and take the A elevator to the 5th floor. Turn right off the elevator to the Childbirth Education area. In case of bad weather, listen to KISS FM (102.7) or call the Information Center at 570-321-2273. Always put your safety first when deciding whether or not to travel to class.