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Cesarean Delivery, What to Expect

If you are having a planned cesarean section (C-section) or wonder about what happens if you need an unplanned C-section in labor, then this class is for you.  Learn about what to expect before, during and immediately after your C-section delivery. Cost: 35. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Monday, April 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.

Childbirth Education Class

Developed for busy expecting parents, this class focuses on evidence-based information that empowers parents to manage the process of labor and birth and make informed choices for their birth experience. This class provides an understanding of the stages of labor and familiarity with medical and hospital procedures. Class includes what to expect in the immediate postpartum period. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Cost: $0/$45. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.

Grand-Parenting 101

**This class is VIRTUAL** Added by popular demand, this two-hour class covers the infant care and infant CPR basics that grandparents need to know.  This class is one part newborn refresher course and one part education about how that care has changed since you were raising kids.  Topics covered include: Appearance, senses, crying and communication , Soothing and sleeping , Feeding , Newborn care tips, including diapering and bathing , Infant CPR, including how to handle choking , Car seat and travel safety. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Contact Email: Childbirthed@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Webex. For more info visit www.umms.org.

Infant Care with Safety and CPR

This class will be held virtually.   Taught by registered nurses using evidence-based practice, this interactive class covers basic infant care such as bathing, cord care, diapering, temperature taking, and circumcision care. Household baby-proofing and basic infant first aid are discussed along with safe sleep environment and car seat safety. Using the American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime program, infant and child CPR and choking rescue methods will be taught. This class is for educational purposes and is not a certification program. Cost: $40. Contact Email: ChildbirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. You will be contacted to setup your virtual class.

Breastfeeding with Confidence

**All classes are virtual** Learn how to breastfeed with confidence. Taught by a lactation consultant, this course will cover the basics of breastfeeding including advantages of breastfeeding, initiating breastfeeding, various breastfeeding positions, establishing and identifying a good latch, and feeding and pumping guidelines. This interactive class also includes a helpful book. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Support Groups. Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Email ChildBirthEd@umm.edu for a link to the online group. For more info visit umms.org.

Childbirth Education Class

Developed for busy expecting parents, this class focuses on evidence-based information that empowers parents to manage the process of labor and birth and make informed choices for their birth experience. This class provides an understanding of the stages of labor and familiarity with medical and hospital procedures. Class includes what to expect in the immediate postpartum period. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Cost: $0/$45. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.

Infant Care with Safety and CPR

This class will be held virtually.   Taught by registered nurses using evidence-based practice, this interactive class covers basic infant care such as bathing, cord care, diapering, temperature taking, and circumcision care. Household baby-proofing and basic infant first aid are discussed along with safe sleep environment and car seat safety. Using the American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime program, infant and child CPR and choking rescue methods will be taught. This class is for educational purposes and is not a certification program. Cost: $40. Contact Email: ChildbirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. You will be contacted to setup your virtual class.

Postpartum, the Fourth Trimester

Learn what to expect when you get home from the hospital. In this class we will review how to care for yourself and what physical changes to expect. We will discuss postpartum complications and what warning signs to look out for. Cost: $25. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.

Breastfeeding with Confidence

**All classes are virtual** Learn how to breastfeed with confidence. Taught by a lactation consultant, this course will cover the basics of breastfeeding including advantages of breastfeeding, initiating breastfeeding, various breastfeeding positions, establishing and identifying a good latch, and feeding and pumping guidelines. This interactive class also includes a helpful book. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Support Groups. Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Email ChildBirthEd@umm.edu for a link to the online group. For more info visit umms.org.

Grand-Parenting 101

**This class is VIRTUAL** Added by popular demand, this two-hour class covers the infant care and infant CPR basics that grandparents need to know.  This class is one part newborn refresher course and one part education about how that care has changed since you were raising kids.  Topics covered include: Appearance, senses, crying and communication , Soothing and sleeping , Feeding , Newborn care tips, including diapering and bathing , Infant CPR, including how to handle choking , Car seat and travel safety. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Contact Email: Childbirthed@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Thursday, May 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Webex. For more info visit www.umms.org.

Breastfeeding with Confidence

**All classes are virtual** Learn how to breastfeed with confidence. Taught by a lactation consultant, this course will cover the basics of breastfeeding including advantages of breastfeeding, initiating breastfeeding, various breastfeeding positions, establishing and identifying a good latch, and feeding and pumping guidelines. This interactive class also includes a helpful book. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Support Groups. Thursday, June 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Email ChildBirthEd@umm.edu for a link to the online group. For more info visit umms.org.

Cesarean Delivery, What to Expect

If you are having a planned cesarean section (C-section) or wonder about what happens if you need an unplanned C-section in labor, then this class is for you.  Learn about what to expect before, during and immediately after your C-section delivery. Cost: 35. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Thursday, June 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.

Grand-Parenting 101

**This class is VIRTUAL** Added by popular demand, this two-hour class covers the infant care and infant CPR basics that grandparents need to know.  This class is one part newborn refresher course and one part education about how that care has changed since you were raising kids.  Topics covered include: Appearance, senses, crying and communication , Soothing and sleeping , Feeding , Newborn care tips, including diapering and bathing , Infant CPR, including how to handle choking , Car seat and travel safety. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Contact Email: Childbirthed@umm.edu. Department: Women's Center. Category: Childbirth. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Webex. For more info visit www.umms.org.

Infant Care with Safety and CPR

This class will be held virtually.   Taught by registered nurses using evidence-based practice, this interactive class covers basic infant care such as bathing, cord care, diapering, temperature taking, and circumcision care. Household baby-proofing and basic infant first aid are discussed along with safe sleep environment and car seat safety. Using the American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime program, infant and child CPR and choking rescue methods will be taught. This class is for educational purposes and is not a certification program. Cost: $40. Contact Email: ChildbirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. You will be contacted to setup your virtual class.

Childbirth Education Class

Developed for busy expecting parents, this class focuses on evidence-based information that empowers parents to manage the process of labor and birth and make informed choices for their birth experience. This class provides an understanding of the stages of labor and familiarity with medical and hospital procedures. Class includes what to expect in the immediate postpartum period. *Classes are free if receiving prenatal care at University of Maryland Redwood office, Penn St. office, Midtown office, or Family Medicine. For all others, the fee is $45 for mother and support person. Cost: $0/$45. Contact Email: ChildBirthEd@umm.edu. Contact Name: Amy Brown. Category: Childbirth. Department: Women's Center. Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. VIRTUAL* WebEx.