Tours
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For a tour of our labor and delivery unit and/or the Birthing Suite, call PENNHealth at 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
To take a virtual tour of our labor and delivery unit, click here. |
Preparation for Childbirth
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Expectant parents will learn the value of working
as a team during the childbirth process. Class covers
breathing and relaxation techniques, stages of labor,
medication options, and cesarean birth. You will also
tour the labor and delivery units, maternity floor and
newborn nursery. One-day Saturday or Sunday class
options are offered. Fee: $120/couple, includes parking. |
Breastfeeding Class |
The benefits and management of breastfeeding your
baby will be discussed in this one-session class. You
will learn how to avoid breastfeeding difficulties and
gain the skills and confidence that will enable you to
succeed. Family members are encouraged to attend
to learn how to support your breastfeeding efforts.
Fee: $35. |
Baby Care Basics |
This two-hour class is designed to help build your
confidence as a new parent by learning safe and
comfortable ways to care for, swaddle, diaper and
bathe your baby. We will also discuss newborn
appearance and characteristics. Fee: $35/couple. |
Infant/Child Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) |
This three-hour CPR class is taught by registered nurses
certified by the American Heart Association. Course
focuses on rescue procedures for infants and children
up to eight years of age. Instruction covers emergencies
such as choking, respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest.
Parents, grandparents, and child care providers are
encouraged to attend. The CPR class is $40/per person. |
Happiest Baby© |
In Dr. Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby Class© expectant
and new parents will learn step-by-step how to help
their baby sleep better and how to soothe even the
fussiest baby in minutes. Includes kit with DVD and
soothing sounds—a $40 value! Fee: $55/couple. |
Pediatric First Aid Class |
This new class, taught by an AHA certified instructor,
teaches expectant and new parents how to handle
many emergencies that can occur with babies and
young children. There is a focus on child safety and
prevention, along with specific action plans for when
mishaps do happen, as well as how to stock a first-aid
kit. Fee: $35 per person. |
Infant Massage |
Enhance your communication and confidence with
your baby. This class is designed for after your baby is
born and you will learn:
- Strokes for a full-body massage that can help
relieve colic and gas.
- New ways to talk and listen to your baby.
- Relaxation techniques for you and your baby.
Fee: $35/couple.
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Sibling Class |
Join your child as they learn what to expect when the
new baby arrives. The class includes fun activities, a
learning video, demonstrations, and a tour of a hospital
room and the nursery. Class size is limited, so be sure
to register early. Children ages 3 through 10 are
encouraged to attend with a parent. Fees: $20 first
child, $10 each additional. |
Mindful Childbirth Classes |
For those considering a low-intervention birth, this three-class series focuses on tuning in to the maternal body and emphasizes non-pharmacologic relaxation techniques, birthing imagery and physiologic positions for labor. This class series encourages optimal communication among expectant parents and their health care providers. |
