Community Health Education & Outreach
Healthy Birthing Healthy Baby Programs - 2013
The primary support person is encouraged to attend with the expectant mother. Please register for classes around 20 weeks as class size is limited. Your choice will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class |
Description |
Three Week Birth Preparation |
Course covers the mother's physical and psychological changes, the process of labor, coping strategies for labor and delivery & post-partum. Includes booklet to take home and continue learning on-line at home. Tour of Maternity Pavilion included. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks with you to class. |
One Day Birth Preparation |
This class is a condensed version of the three-week program. Covers the mother's physical and psychological changes, the process of labor, coping strategies for labor and delivery, and post-partum. Includes booklet to take home and continue learning on-line at home. Tour of Maternity Pavilion included. Please pack a lunch, drinks and snacks. Lunch is a working lunch on-site to allow enough time to cover all the material. |
Breast Feeding
&Pumping Workshop |
Class taught by a certified lactation nurse. Information will include the health benefits of breastfeeding, how to begin breastfeeding your infant and discussion about managing work and breast-feeding. This class also offers an opportunity to learn more about breast pumps and how they are used. Your primary support person is encouraged to attend. Includes booklet to take home and continue learning on-line at home. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks with you to class. |
Saturday Breast Feeding & Pumping Workshop |
Same class as the Tuesday evening Breast Feeding and Pumping Workshop. Class taught by a certified lactation nurse. Information will include the health benefits of breastfeeding, how to begin breastfeeding your infant and discussion about managing work and breast-feeding. This class also offers an opportunity to learn more about breast pumps and how they are used. Your primary support person is encouraged to attend. Includes booklet to take home and continue learning on-line at home. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks with you to class. |
Infant Preparation |
This one session class will help prepare you for your new baby's arrival. Hear from a local pediatrician for discussion on various topics when caring for your newborn. Also includes opportunity for hands-on practice swaddling, diapering, bathing, and feeding before your baby's arrival. Includes booklet to take home and continue learning on-line at home. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks with you to class. |
Infant CPR for New Parents & Car Seat Safety |
Emphasizes how to prevent emergencies and when to use rescue breathing and CPR. All participants receive a kit from the American Heart Association with an infant mannequin, booklet & DVD to keep and continue the learning experience at home. The car seat safety portion of the evening is presented by Safe Kids of Chester County. Learn about keeping your infant safe while riding in a vehicle. Please feel free to bring drinks and snacks with you to class. |
Car Seat Inspections |
Have certified child passenger safety technicians help parents and grandparents correctly install child safety seats in their vehicles. Call Safe Kids Chester County 610-906-2711 to schedule an appointment. |
Sibling Preparation |
For children between ages 3 to 7 who are going to become a big brother or sister, we will help get them acquainted with what to expect with a new baby. |
Post-Partum Adjustment Group |
This educational and support group for new mothers meets monthly. Expectant mothers also welcome. This program offers a forum for support, networking, guest lecturers & education to help guide new mothers through the prenatal and post partum period. |
Healthy Woman |
Connect with other moms in the area and register to become a member of Phoenixville Hospital's community of women at:www.phoenixvillehospital.com |
Special Instructions
**Please register for classes around 20 weeks as class size is limited.** Your choice will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis as classes fill quickly. Some insurance companies will reimburse for birthing classes, CPR classes and breast pumps. Check with your insurance company to see if you are eligible. The primary support person is encouraged to attend classes with the expectant mother. Pillows are not necessary for classes, but please plan to dress comfortably. Classes are located in the Medical Office Building II, Third Floor Conference Center. If there is any room change you will be notified. In the case of inclement weather, please call the hospital's main number 610-983-1000, as the operator will have any cancellation information. Also, please feel free to bring drinks and snacks to classes as refreshments will not be provided.
Cancellation Policy: A partial refund will be given if notification is given at least four days prior to program.
Healthy Birthing Healthy Baby 2013 Programs |
Three Week Birth Prep Class
Monday 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Monday January 7, 14 & 21
Monday February 18, 25 & March 4
Monday April 8, 15 & 22
Monday May 6, 13 & 20
Monday June 10, 17 & 24
Monday August 5, 12 & 19
Monday September 9, 16 & 23
Monday October 14, 21 & 28
Monday November 25, December 2 & 9 |
One Day Birth Prep Class
Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday January 19
Saturday February 16
Saturday March 16
Saturday April 20
Saturday May 18
Saturday June 15
Saturday July 20
Saturday September 21
Saturday October 19
Saturday November 16
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Breast Feeding & Pumping Workshop
Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Tuesday January 8
Tuesday March 12
Tuesday May 14
Tuesday August 13
Tuesday October 8
Tuesday December 10 |
Saturday Breast Feeding & Pumping Workshop
Saturday 9:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Saturday February 23
Saturday April 27
Saturday July 27
Saturday September 28
Saturday November 23
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Infant CPR for New Parents & Car Seat Safety Class
Thursday 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Thursday February 7- no inspections, car seat safety only
*Thursday April 11
*Thursday June 13
*Thursday August 8
*Thursday October 10
Thursday December 12- no inspections, car seat safety only
Car Seat Inspections
Thursday 3:00-6:00 PM
*Dates Safe Kids of Chester County will be at Phoenixville Hospital Campus inspecting car seats
For inspections must have appointment call 610-906-2711 |
Sibling Prep Class
Saturday 9:00-10:15 AM
Saturday February 9
Saturday May 11
Saturday September 14
Saturday November 9
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Infant Preparation Class
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Thursday January 3
Wednesday March 6
Thursday May 2
Thursday July 11
Thursday September 5
Thursday November 7 |
Post Partum Adjustment Group
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday January 23
Wednesday February 27
Wednesday March 27
Wednesday April 24
Wednesday May 22
Wednesday June 26
Wednesday July 24
Wednesday August 28
Wednesday September 25
Wednesday October 23
Wednesday November 20
Wednesday December 18
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