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The Family Birth Place Class Listing

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Thank you for your interest in St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Child Birth Education programs and classes for adolescents and siblings!

St. Elizabeth has been named one of the ten best places in America to have a baby. What sets us apart from other hospitals in the tri-state is that we are a certified, baby-friendly hospital that has received MAGNET status recognition in both 2006 and 2010.

We know you’re busy so we offer all of our classes at various times to accommodate your hectic schedule and make registering online quick and simple.

If you encounter any problems with your online registration, please call our baby line at (859) 301-2229.

Classes are currently being offered in the following categories.
Click the category title below to "jump to" those class listings or manually scroll through the list below.
Breastfeeding Classes Child Birth Classes Classes for Adolescents
Family Birth Place Tour Grandparents Class Infant and Sibling Classes
Smoking Cessation

Breastfeeding Classes
Monday Night Breastfeeding Class - 2012
Mar 19, 2012 - Dec 03, 2012
Taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant/counselor, this class offers in-depth preparation for breastfeeding.  Free to mothers attending Basic childbirth classes (included in week 4 of the series), Pre-natal In A Day and Young Mother Class.  Labor partners are strongly encouraged to attend.  Please bring a doll with you to class.

Thursday Night Breastfeeding Class- 2012
Feb 16, 2012 - Dec 06, 2012
Taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant/ counselor, this class offers in -depth preparation for breastfeeding mothers undecided about their choice for infant feeding. Recommended for all first time mothers as well as mothers undecided about their choice for infant feeding. FREE to mothers attending childbirth classes, including the Pre-Natal in a Day. Labor partners are strongly encouraged to attend. NOTE: Working mothers may stay after class for 15 minutes of special instruction on continuing breastfeeding while on the job.

Tuesday Night Breastfeeding Class- 2012
Mar 13, 2012 - Nov 13, 2012
Taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant/counselor, this class offers in-depth preparation for breastfeeding. Recommended for all first time mothers as well as mothers undecided about their choice for infant feeding. Free to mothers attending childbirth classes, including the Pre-Natal in a Day. Labor partners strongly encouraged to attend.

Wednesday Night Breastfeeding Class - 2012
Apr 18, 2012 - Dec 05, 2012
Taught by a Certified Lactation Consultant/counselor, this class offers in-depth preparation for breastfeeding.  Free to mothers attending childbirth classes, including the Pre-natal in A Day.  Labor partners are strongly encouraged to attend.  Please bring a doll with you to class.


Child Birth Classes
Family Birth Place Tour - 2012
Feb 19, 2012 - Dec 02, 2012
Discover the St. Elizabeth difference by giving birth at the Family Birth Place, a "Baby Friendly Hospital."  Our tour includes learning about Family Centered Maternity Care, viewing the LDRP's (Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Postpartum suites), and viewing the Special Care Nursery. 
This tour is INCLUDED in the Pre-Natal in A Day class, Basic Childbirth class, Young Mothers Basic class and Refresher class.



Friday Night Big Brother/Big Sister Class- 2012
Feb 17, 2012 - Nov 16, 2012
This exciting class prepares children for the arrival of a new brother or sister.  Disigned for ages 3-10.  Discover how to diaper and hold a baby.  Videos are shown dealing with sibling rivalry and the adjustment of a new baby.  A t-shirt, button and certificate will be provided.  Your child will take a brief tour of the Family Birth Place during non restrictive flu months.  Refreshments are provided.  Please bring a doll with you to class.

Monday Night Basic Childbirth Class- 2012
Feb 27, 2012 - Nov 12, 2012
Expectant couples learn about essential exercises, nutrition, breathing techniques, relaxation and massage.  Covers third trimester concerns of pregnancy, comfort measures and coping tools for labor and delivery, positions for the first and second stages of labor, the role of the labor partner, newborn and post-partum adjustment.
A tour of The Family Birthplace, Infant Care and Breastfeeding are included in this series. 
Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to class and dress comfortably.

Monday Night Refresher Class - 2012
Mar 05, 2012 - Apr 09, 2012
Brings couples up to date on delivery at The Family Birth Pace.  Breathing techniques, relaxation, massage, comfort measures, coping tools and positions for labor and delivery are covered.  A tour is included on the second night of class. 

Pre-Natal in A Day
Feb 25, 2012
Condensed version of the Basic Childbirth Course.  One day class.  Continental breakfast and lunch provided.  Please register early, as this class fills up quickly. Bring 2 pillows and a small blanket or yoga mat to class.

Thursday Night Basic Childbirth Class - 2012
Mar 01, 2012 - Nov 08, 2012
Expectant couples learn about essential exercises, nutrition, breathing techniques, relaxation and massage.  Covers third trimester concerns of pregnancy, comfort measures and coping tools for labor and delivery, positions for the first and second stages of labor, the role of the labor partner, newborn and post-partum adjustment.
A tour of the Family Birth Place, Infant care and breastfeeding are included in the childbirth series.  Feel free to bring food and drink to the class.

Thursday Night Refresher Class - 2012
Mar 08, 2012 - Nov 15, 2012
Brings couples up-to-date on delivery at The Family Birth Place.  Breathing techniques, relaxation, massage, comfort measures, coping tools and positions for labor and delivery are covered.  A tour is included on the second night of class.  Two-night class.
Bring 2 pillows and a small blanket or yoga mat on the first night.

Tuesday Night Basic Childbirth Series - 2012
Apr 10, 2012 - Oct 16, 2012
Expectant couples learn about essential exercises, nutrition, breathing techniques, relaxation and massge.  Covers third trimester concerns of pregnancy, comfort measures and coping tools for labor and delivery, positions for the first and second stages of labor, the role of the labor partner, newborn and post-partum adjustment. 
A tour of the Family Birth Place, Infant Care & Breastfeeding classes are included in this series.
Feel free to bring a drink or snack for yourself.  Bring your Gift of Motherhood Book.  If you have not received your book at your Pre-Admission Education visit, one will be given to you at class.  If you have not scheduled a Pre-Admission Education visit, call 859 474-5700. 
The second week of class, you will need to bring 2 pillows and a small blanket or yoga mat.
If you have any questions or need to cancel/reschedule, please call 859 301-2229.
We look forward to seeing you at class.

Tuesday Night Infant Care Class- 2012
Mar 20, 2012 - Nov 13, 2012
Expectant parents learn the basics of infant care.  Topics include bathing, diapering, skin care, playtime, crying and illnesses.  Hands on practice and questions/answers on any topic of infant care/concerns. 

Bring a baby doll or stuffed animal to class. Bring your Gift of Motherhood Book.  If you have not received it, one will be given to you at class.

Tuesday Night Refresher Class - 2012
Apr 17, 2012 - Oct 23, 2012
Brings couples up to date on delivery at The Family Birth Place.  Breathing techniques, relaxation, massage, comfort measures, coping tools and positions for labor and delivery are covered.  A tour is included on the second night of the class.  This is a 2 day class.

Wednesday Night Basic Childbirth Series - 2012
Mar 28, 2012 - Nov 07, 2012
Expectant couples learn about essential exercises, nutrition, breathing techniques, relaxation and massage.  Covers third trimester concerns of pregnancy, comfort measures and coping tools for labor and delivery, positions for the first and second stages of labor, the role of the labor partner, newborn and post-partum adjustment.
A tour of the Family Birth Place, Infant Care and Breastfeeding are included in this series. 
Feel free to bring food/drinks to class. 

Young Mothers Basic Childbirth Class
Mar 13, 2012
Learn about childbirth, breastfeeding and baby care.  Oriented to the young parent 21 years of age and younger.  Feel free to bring significant other, parent and/or friend with you.

A tour of The Family Birthplace and Infant Care is included.  Sign up separately for your Breastfeeding class at no charge.

Dress comfortably.  Feel free to bring a drink/snack for yourself.  Bring your Gift of Motherhood Book.  If you have not received it, one will be given to you at class.

Classes for Adolescents
Mother To Daughter II - The Next Step - 2012
Mar 26, 2012 - Sep 24, 2012
Appropriate ages: 12 - 14.  Designed as a follow up for the Mother to Daughter I class.  This class will discuss sexuality in moral and value based setting in order to allow frank and open communication between mother and daughter.

Mother/Daughter Class I - 2012
Feb 21, 2012 - Nov 20, 2012
Appropriate ages: 9-12.  Classes offered monthly.  Designed to open communication between mothers and daughters regarding puberty.  Discussion includes physical and emothional changes of girls during adolescence.

Parent To Son - 2012
Apr 23, 2012 - Oct 22, 2012
Appropriate ages 9 - 12.  Designed to open communication between a mother/father and son.  Discussion includes emotional and physical changes of boys during adolescence.

SafeSitter - 2012
May 12, 2012 - Aug 03, 2012
SafeSitter is a program for girls and boys age 11-13 that teaches adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for youger children.  Topics include safety and security precautions, child development and age appropriate activities and the business aspect of babysitting.  Each student receives a manual with all the information covered in class.

TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS, PLEASE CALL 859 301-2586.  YOU MUST FIRST FILL OUT A REGISTRATION FORM AND A STUDENT CONTRACT.  WHEN THIS IS RETURNED WITH THE FEE FOR THE CLASS, YOUR CHILD WILL BE REGISTERED.



Young Mothers Basic Childbirth Class - 2012
May 15, 2012 - Nov 13, 2012
Learn about childbirth, breastfeeding and baby care.  Oriented to the young parent 21 years of age and younger.  A tour of The Family Birthplace and Infant Care are included in this class.

Grandparents Class
Grandparents Class - 2012
Apr 17, 2012 - Jun 05, 2012
This class will help update grandparents on all the latest child care developments.  We will discuss bathing, feeding, car safety, SIDS and much more.  Perfect for grandparents who wil be caring for their grandchildren.


Infant and Sibling Classes
Saturday Infant Care Class - 2012
Jun 16, 2012 - Oct 20, 2012
Expectant parents learn the basics of infant care.  Topics include bathing, diapering, skin care, playtime, crying and illnesses.  Hands on practice and questions/answers on any infant care concerns.  Please bring a doll with you to class.
This class is included in the last night of the Basic Childbirth Series.

Sunday Big Brother/Big Sister Class - 2012
Feb 19, 2012
This exciting class prepares children for the arrival of a new brother or sister.  Designed for ages 3-10.  Discover how to diaper and hold a baby.  Videos are shown dealing with sibling rivalry and the adjustment of a new baby.  A t-shirt, button and certificate will be provided.  Your child will take a brief tour of the Family Birth Place during non restrictive flu months.  Refreshments are provided.  Please bring a doll with you to class.

Sunday Big Brother/Big Sister Class - 2012
Mar 18, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012
This exciting class prepares children for the arrival of a new brother or sister.  Designed for ages 3-10.  Discover how to diaper and hold a baby.  Videos are shown dealing with sibling rivalry and the adjustment of a new baby.  A t-shirt, button and certificate will be provided.  Your child will take a brief tour of the Family Birth Place during non restrictive flu months.  Refreshments are provided.  Please bring a doll with you to class.

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