Childbirth Education

In-Person or Online via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Classes fill – register early!

We will explore the expected and unexpected, the wide range of normal, and the choices you may be faced with during your labor and birth. During this 7-hour class we debunk common myths and answer your questions so that you can confidently create your preferences/plan and make decisions throughout your birth process.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

• how your body works and how labor works
• best practices, using evidence-based information, for labor and birth
• how to stay calm & comfortable, from breath-work to epidurals
• how doctors and midwives can help, including medical pain relief, induction, and cesarean delivery
• collaborative decision-making
• hospital routines and policies
• when to call and when to go
• warning signs and when to seek care

Class fee: $200

Included with registration, no additional fee:

– Life with Baby: Easing the Transition

– Mind Body Birth: Comfort Measures

Choose dates and send with your class registration request email.

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Birth:

– Mind Body Prgenancy Workshop (class fee reduced to $60 with class registration)

– Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

– Getting Ready for Your Newborn

– Spinning Babies Parent Class (class fee discounted to $100 with class registration)

Choose from class dates:

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• Online – 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, April 2, 9 & 16, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
• Online – 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, April 8 & 15, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
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• Online – 3-Class Series, Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 & 13, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
• In-Person – 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person – 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, May 3 & 10, 2025, 10:00am-1:30pm
• Online – 2-Class Series, Tuesdays,May 6 & 13, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• Online – 3-Class Series, Wednesdays, May 7, 14 & 21, 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
• In-Person – 2-Class Series, Sat & Sun, May 17 & 18, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm
• In-Person – 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, May 24 & 31, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
• Online – 3-Class Series, Thursdays, June 5, 12 & 26 (skip 6/19), 2025, 6:00-8:30pm
• In-Person – 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• Online – 2-Class Series, Tuesdays, June 10 & 17, 2025, 5:00-8:30pm
• In-Person – 2-Class Series, Sat & Sat, June 14 & 21, 2025, 9:00am-1:00pm
• In-Person – 1-Class Intensive, Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00am-6:00pm
• In-Person – 2-Class Series, Sun & Sun, June 22 & 29, 2025, 2:00pm-5:30pm

In-Person or Online via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy. Classes fill – register early!

This class includes all the content of the Getting Ready for Birth class but with an emphasis on strategies for birthing without medical pain relief (typically, epidural) and avoiding other common medical interventions. This 12-hour class series allows time for learning and practicing coping techniques so you can decide which ones work best for you. Medical procedures and medical pain relief are covered in a non-judgmental manner so that you can confidently create your preferences/plan and make decisions throughout your birth process.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

• how your body works and how labor works
• best practices, using evidence-based information, for labor and birth
• hands-on practice of pain relief strategies and comfort tools
• how to stay calm & comfortable, from breath-work to epidurals
• how doctors and midwives can help, including medical pain relief, induction, and cesarean delivery
• collaborative decision-making
• hospital routines and policies
• when to call and when to go
• warning signs and when to seek help

Class fee: $250

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Birth Without Medication:

– Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

– Getting Ready for Your Newborn

– Spinning Babies Parent Class (class fee discounted to $100 with class registration)

Choose from class dates:

• Online – 4-Class Series, Thursdays & Fridays, May 15, 16, 22 & 23*, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm (*5/23 in person)
• Online – 4-Class Series, Thursdays & Fridays, June 5, 6, 12,13*, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm (*6/13 in person)

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with you

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to take class any time after 26 weeks of pregnancy.

This class is for those who have a high likelihood of a cesarean birth, or will have a planned cesarean birth. We highlight options available and help you discover your preferences for the birth of your baby. We guide you to strategize for an empowered, family-centered cesarean, offering ideas for setting the tone to experience joy, calm, and confidence with a team approach.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

• reasons for a cesarean birth
• warning signs and when to seek care
• overall experience – from night before to recovery room
• hospital routines and policies, including anesthesia
• support person’s role
• the first days in the hospital

Class fee: $80

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Birth:

– Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

– Getting Ready for Your Newborn

Choose from class dates:
Class fee: $80

• Online – Sunday, March 23, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Online – Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with you

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

Stress-reduction and mindfulness practices

In-Person workshop

Recommended to complete class earlier in your pregnancy, during your 1st or 2nd trimester, if possible, but come anytime!

This 3- hour interactive workshop is for those who are pregnant. It is not a partner-based workshop. This is a time for you to come together with other women to share, explore the impact of positive emotions, learn stress reduction strategies, and develop mindfulness practices. You will be guided in activities to help you to cultivate small actions you can integrate into your life to promote well-being. These practices can continue to be useful as you transition into parenthood and journey through life.

Class covers:

• Development of stress awareness
• Exploration of mindfulness practices
• Promotion of positive emotions and well-being
• Connection of mind-body-spirit

Class fee: $80

Choose from class dates:

• Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information:

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with the pregnant person

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

In-Person or Online via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy.

The HypnoBirthing method, developed by Marie Mongan, is a comprehensive 5-week class series that prepares you for a more calm, comfortable and joyful experience – whether unmedicated, medicated or cesarean birth. Each week you will learn and practice different breathwork, relaxation, visualization and/or physical techniques to condition your mind and body for labor and birth. You will learn how to release fears and reach a deep state of relaxation to allow your body and baby to flow with the rhythms of birth and do what they are intended to do. Practices learned in class are truly life skills that can be used forever more.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Class covers:

• process & physiology of birth
• understanding, and working with, birth hormones
• guided relaxation, deepening and visualization
• breathing techniques for calm and comfort
• massage for late pregnancy and labor
• positions and movement for progress and comfort
• special circumstances and medical interventions
• the 4th trimester

Class fee: $275

Suggested classes to accompany Hypnobirthing:

– Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

– Getting Ready for Your Newborn

– Spinning Babies Parent Class (class fee discounted to $100 with class registration)

Choose from class dates:

• _{Online – Wednesdays, February 26, March 5, 9*, 12, 19, 2025, 6-8:30pm (*3/9 meets in person) FULL}
• Online – Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, 11*, 14 & 21, 2025, 6-8:30pm (*5/11 meets in person)
• In-Person – Sundays, May 18, June 1, 9, 15, 22, 2025, 2:30-5:00pm (skip 5/25)

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with you

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to take this workshop AFTER Getting Ready for Birth and/or Getting Ready for Newborn.

This workshop helps new parents plan for life adjustments when life includes a new baby. It compliments the Getting Ready classes and covers unique content that is not included in the Getting Ready to Care for Your Newborn class. If you are looking for a class on how to care for a newborn, check out the Getting Ready to Care for Your Newborn.

Are you curious about how to get sleep, eat healthy, and manage household demands while taking care of your precious new baby? This interactive workshop provides you with fun and customizable practices for your early parenting journey.

It is important to consider each person’s history, culture, values, and preferences as you devise your parenting plans. You and your partner will explore what is most meaningful and come up with ideas how to parent and evolve your relationship with open communication and mindfulness techniques.

We welcome all expectant families, regardless of where you plan to give birth or how your family is growing – adoption, baby #2 or 3!

You will develop a plan for:

• self-care
• relationship care
• home care
• baby care

Workshop is free but registration is required.
Choose from class dates:

• Online – Saturday, March 8, 2025, 2:30-5:30pm
• Online – Sunday, April 6, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Online – Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
• Online, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with the pregnant person

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Our prenatal breastfeeding class is designed to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. Although a natural process, breastfeeding is a learned experience for both mother and baby. This class helps you define your goals, prepare for what to expect, and how to set up support for your breastfeeding journey.

Class is for the pregnant person and a partner/support person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of birthing location.

Topics include:

• how to establish a full supply of breastmilk
• structure and function of the breast and the hormones of lactation
• baby’s feeding cues
• latch and positioning
• when and who to call for help
• brief discussion of pumping
• developing a plan for breastfeeding during your hospital stay and once you go home from the hospital
• the role of support people to the breastfeeding relationship

Class fee: $60

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready for Breastfeeding:

– Getting Ready for Your Newborn

Choose from class dates:
Class fee: $60

• _{Online – Thursday, March 6, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL}
• _{Online – Tuesday & Wednesday, March 11 & 12, 2025, 7:30-9:00pm FULL}
• _{In-Person – Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm FULL}
• Online – – Tuesday & Wednesday, April 15 & 16, 2025, 7:30-9:00pm
• In-Person – Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
• In-Person – Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
• Online – Tuesday & Wednesday, May 20 & 21, 2025, 7:30-9:00pm
• Online – Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• In-Person – Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
• Online – Tuesday & Wednesday, June 10 & 11, 2025, 7:30-9:00pm
• Online – Monday, June 23, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with the pregnant person

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

In Person

Class recommended for after you have your baby and are ready to introduce pumping. This 1.5 hour workshop will give you information on how to introduce pumping to build a supply and also for when you are getting ready to go back to work.

Class is for the lactating person, feel free to bring your baby with you.

Topics include:

• Different types of pumps: which one for what circumstances
• Flange fitting: why it’s important and how to have a good fitting
• Milk storage
• Paced bottle-feeding
• Strategies for pumping at work

Class fee: $40

Choose from class dates below.

• In-Person – Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm
• In-Person – Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 11:30am-1:00pm

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to take during 1st trimester of pregnancy.

Join a Registered Dietitian from the Newton-Wellesley Outpatient Clinic for a live, interactive session to learn about how nourishment is a powerful tool in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Each workshop will include an overview of nutritional needs during pregnancy and strategies for best practices.

Bring all your questions!

Class is for the pregnant person. We welcome all expectant families, regardless of where you plan to give birth.

Topics include:

• how to meet your body’s increased nutrient needs through food and supportive supplementation
• how to support optimal energy and blood sugar balance
• common digestive problems associated with pregnancy
• how to realistically balance nourishing yourself in these days where we are overwhelmed
• food safety considerations
• recipes and community

Workshop is free but registration is required.
No dates available.

Live online, via Zoom

Recommended to complete class by 36 weeks of pregnancy.

This class covers how to care for a baby during the first three months of life. You will learn tips and strategies to use during this brand new experience.

Registration is for up to two people who are planning to care for a newborn baby.

Class covers:

• safe sleep practices
• baby communication: reading baby’s cues
• comforting your crying baby
• feeding choices: breast, bottle, and infant formula
• bathing, diapering, dressing
• nail, cord, and circumcision care
• signs of illness and when to call baby’s healthcare provider
• car seat basics
• pets and babies

Class fee: $60

Suggested classes to accompany Getting Ready to Care for Your Newborn:

– Getting Ready for Breastfeeding

Choose from class dates:

• _{Online – Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:30-5:30pm FULL}
• _{In-Person – Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL}
• _{Online – Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:30-5:30pm FULL}
• _{Online – Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL}
• _{In-Person – Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL}
• _{Online – Monday, March 24, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm FULL}
• Online – Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:00-6:00pm
• Online – Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm
• Online – Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Sunday, May 18, 2025, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Online – Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Sunday, June 8, 2025, 12:00-3:00pm
• Online – Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• In-Person – Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Friday, June 20, 205, 6:00-9:00pm
• Online – Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00-6:00pm
• Online – Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Email nwhchildbirthed@partners.org with registration request.

Include the following information

– Name of pregnant person

– Name of person taking class with the pregnant person

– Due Date

– Phone number in this format 555-555-5555

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

– Class Requested, Name & Dates

Get in touch with questions or if you want personalized class suggestions:
nwhchildbirthed@partners.org or 617-243-6649.

Please email to request suggestions for in-person Prenatal Yoga classes offered in the community.