Parent Education at GBMC

A two-week (two consecutive weeknights) course taken around your 7th month (allowing 2-4 weeks between completion and your due date). Class focuses on preparing for labor and birth including phases and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, the role of the labor partner and/or birth doula, cesarean birth, GBMC’s policies and procedures, and postpartum recovery.

A four-hour course for expectant parents who prefer to complete the Childbirth Education Class over a single day. This class covers all the same topics as the Preparation for Childbirth class. For your convenience, OB tours are an online feature that can be previewed in the comfort of your home.

Expectant parents to learn how to prepare for their postpartum recovery. Topics include: Physical and emotional changes soon after delivery, what to expect here at GBMC on our “Mother Baby Unit”, partner & family care, community support, pelvic floor changes, follow up appointments, and self-care tips. As excitement builds for the arrival of your new addition, so does the reality of sleep deprivation, physical and emotional changes, and finding the right balance for you and your new family. The class topics will help prepare and support your recovery including coping skills and communication enhancement within your support team. Caring for yourself allows you greater enjoyment during this new adventure.

This class is recommended for parents who are planning or have a high likelihood of delivering their babies via cesarean section. Topics will include advanced preparations for home, what to expect during the surgery experience, and postpartum recovery.

A one-session course for all couples who desire to breastfeed their infant. The class includes the physiology of milk production, position techniques, partner’s involvement, schedules and keys to successful breastfeeding.

A four-hour workshop providing information on caring for your newborn. Class includes how to feed, play with and bathe your baby, swaddling and soothing techniques, identifying signs of common childhood illnesses/injuries, when to call your pediatrician, and administering medications to an infant. The education provided in this class has shown to increase partners comfort level with overall parenting and newborn skills. Separate registration for Infant and Child CPR and Breastfeeding classes are always recommended. So much to learn and months to enjoy.

A two-session (two consecutive weeknight evenings within two weeks), providing information on caring for a newborn. Class includes the same topics and content as Infant Care Workshop. Separate registration for Infant and Child CPR and Breastfeeding are always recommended.

CPR – Infant & Child Class includes: CPR and first aid for choking victims. Topics such as household safety, pool safety and childproofing will be reviewed. Infant and child CPR will be demonstrated by the instructor.

A one-session, 3-hour course for expectant grandparents to learn the latest information on child safety, infant care, car seat safety, and infant CPR. Great gift idea for expecting parents to gift to grandparents and caregivers.

This class is designed for expectant siblings ages three to ten years of age. Class is usually taken one month before the baby is due and includes a craft project, video, discussions on preparing for baby, how newborns look and behave, and how to relate to baby in a safe manner. A video tour of our postpartum rooms will be provided for the class.

Our beautiful OB virtual tour was designed to offer expecting parents and family a wonderful preview of our Maternal Child Health programs and departments. Please review the online policy through the gbmc.org web page regarding visitors before your big day or any scheduled appointments.

A one-hour car seat installation with a nationally certified child passenger safety technician. Reviewed topics include: car seat safety, installation of the car seat into the vehicle, and proper harnessing technique for infants. This service covers infant car seats and is by appointment only. Presently, we do not offer convertible car seat installations.

If you are a first time parent or expecting twins the second time around, this class will help to prepare you for the big event. A wonderful one evening class offering parents to be, family and friends the opportunity to prepare for the big day. Topics include: what differences you may experience in labor and delivery, possible cesarean birth, postpartum recovery, holding and transporting two at a time, breast/bottle feeding tips, practical planning advice for bed rest, meals and support and recommendations for baby products.

Treat yourself to the therapeutic benefits of pregnancy/postpartum massage. This 1-hour session focuses on relieving normal discomforts such as swelling and lower back pain, improving sleeping patterns, and naturally supports the body for birth and postpartum recovery.

Prepare your mind and body for your upcoming birth. Increase your flexibility, strengthen your body, build confidence and relax with the learned techniques of pregnancy yoga. Prior to the start of any new exercise program, consultation with your provider is highly recommended.

A movement program designed to help the birthing person reconnect with their body through various exercises to regain the physical balance, pelvic floor mobility, and core strength that may have been affected through the birthing process.

This is a wonderful opportunity for couples to explore open communication, constructive feedback, and encourage one another with parenting styles and positive reinforcement. Communication can be the foundation for this new journey into parenthood. This interactive class encourages good spirited, couple based conversations. What a great way to enter into parenthood with an open mind and continued support. Topics in this class will also cover teaching parents,caregivers and other adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to lifelong discussions regarding safety concerns and protecting your children from predators and sexual abuse.