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Breastfeeding with Confidence (In Person)
**This class is in person @ 22 S. Greene St. Baltimore, MD 21201** 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.
*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 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201.
For more info visit umms.org. 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 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 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.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
You will be contacted to setup your virtual class.
Breastfeeding with Confidence (In Person)
**This class is in person @ 22 S. Greene St. Baltimore, MD 21201** 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.
*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 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201.
For more info visit umms.org. 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, June 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 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.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 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.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
You will be contacted to setup your virtual class.