Childbirth Class: Four Week Program | Baby Care Class | Weekend Childbirth Class
Happiest Baby On The Block | Childbirth Refresher Class | Breastfeeding Class
Big Brothers and Big Sisters | La Leche League Meeting | Display's
Pregnant For The First Time? | Convenient Registration | Directions

Download the entire Birthplace Education Class Schedule for 2008 or register for this month's classes below.

Build your confidence as you learn different ways to labor. Gain a sense of trust in your body's ability to give birth. Partners will find out how to help you through labor with touch and words. Learn about pain relief, newborn safety and newborn care. Tour "The Birthplace".
7 - 9 P.M.
$40/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.
Bring 2 bed pillows and an exercise mat or comforter to class.

Learn how to care for your new baby and how to keep your baby safe. Discover ways to help your baby learn. This class is for Weekend Class couples and for adoptive parents.
7-9 P.M.
$10/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

September 29, Monday
October 30, Thursday
November 24, Monday
December 9, Tuesday

This two-day course will help you understand labor and be less nervous about giving birth. Partners will learn ways to help you through labor with touch and words. Learn about pain relief and tour "The Birthplace".
Fri., 6:30-9 P.M., & Sat., 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
$40/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

September 12, 13
October 3, 4
November 7, 8
December 12, 13

Find the off switch for your baby's crying and learn an easy way to soothe your baby. This new way to calm crying will help your baby sleep longer. This class is for expectant, new, or experienced parents, childcare providers and grandparents. You will receive a valuable take home gift at the end of class.
7-9 P.M.
$25/Family. Register: 570-321-3000

September 18, Thursday
October 20, Monday
November 13, Thursday
December 8, Monday

Build your confidence for your next baby. Spend one evening together preparing for your "birth story". Tour "The Birthplace".
7-9 P.M.
$10/couple. Register: 570-321-3000.
Bring 2 bed pillows and an exercise mat or comforter to class.

Gather information to help decide if breastfeeding is right for you. Learn easy steps to begin breastfeeding and the important role fathers play in breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and returning to work or school is possible. Find out how to pump and store breastmilk.
7-9 P.M.
$10/ couple. Register: 570-321-3000.

September 17, Wednesday
October 8, Wednesday
November 12, Wednesday
December 10, Wednesday

A one-hour class to help prepare children ages three to eight for a new baby. Children learn how a baby acts, how to hold a baby and ways they can help and be involved.
7-8 P.M.
$10/family. Register: 570-321-3000.
Bring: A doll or stuffed animal for diapering and holding.
If your child has obvious symptoms of a cold, cough or other illness please call to reschedule class.

October 20, Monday
December 1, Monday

Dads-to-Be learn practical tips from men. You may want to parent the same or different from your own dad. Get the straight talk on helping your partner through birth, calming both mother and baby when they cry and how to deal with in-laws.
7-9 P.M.
FREE. Register: 321-3000.

September 24, Wednesday
November 19, Wednesday

Breastfeeding help and support with a trained La Leche League Leader. Babies welcome.

Third Thursday of the month, 10 A.M.
Call for meeting location. Information: Annette, 570-323-9861.

World Breastfeeding Week Display

Susquehanna Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Health have joined forces to bring you this informative display on the benefits to mom and baby with breastfeeding. Come in and learn about why breastfeeding is the healthiest, most convenient and least expensive way to feed your baby. Tips and information on pumping and storing breast milk as well as common concerns also covered.
*Please remember that the LifeCenter is available Monday-Friday from 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. for moms (and dads) to feed and change their baby in comfort. Baby scale, emergency diapers/wipes and movies, books, and crayons/coloring books available to entertain older children while mom cares for baby.
Monday, August 4 - Sunday, Aug, 10
The LifeCenter, Bon-ton JC Penney wing of Lycoming Mall.

If you are expecting your first baby and meet certain income guidelines, you may be eligible for a little extra help at no cost to you. Susquehanna Home Care's maternal child nurses, through a grant from the Nurse Family Partnership program, visit mothers during their pregnancy and after birth until their child's second birthday. These specially trained Registered Nurses provide education and support as they care for new mothers and their babies in their homes. For further information and eligibility requirements please call Susquehanna Home Care at 570-320-7690.

Prepayment will reserve your place in class.
By mail: Send a list of class dates along with your names, address, phone number, due date and doctor along with your check made out to Susquehanna Health to:

The Birthplace
The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center
777 Rural Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701

For more information call 321-3000 Monday through Friday 8 A.M.-3 P.M.

The Healthy Beginnings Program covers the fee for class. Other insurance companies may reimburse you directly when you present your receipt.

Susquehanna Health offers current employees a 50 percent discount on all classes with your name badge.

Enter through the Gibson Rehabilitation entrance and take the A elevator to the 5th floor. Turn right off the elevator to the Childbirth Education area. In case of bad weather, listen to KISS FM (102.7) or call the Information Center at 570-321-2273. Always put your safety first when deciding whether or not to travel to class.