Birth Education Classes
Classes & Events
Your body undergoes tremendous changes during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Questions and concerns are not unusual.
Learning about what is happening to you and your unborn baby will help you understand the changes your body is experiencing. It may also help you cope with the common discomforts of pregnancy and childbirth.
The Family Birth Place also offers several classes to help you prepare for the birth of your baby.
.All of the classes offered at West Jefferson Medical Center are free and open to all patients and their support team. Classes are held in person in the Marrero Classroom, located on the first floor of the Hospital in the Hall of History.
Please follow the link below to sign up, or reach out to our Perinatal Educator Shannen Winfield for more information. She can be reached at 504-349-1301 or shannen.winfield@lcmchealth.org
Labor, Birth, and Beyond
Learn what to expect during labor, delivery, and postpartum. Hands on pain management and breathing exercises. Includes tour of The Family Birth Place.
Watch video about Labor, Birth, and Beyond
Sign up for Labor & Birth class here.
Caring for Your Newborn
Provides information and skills for the first hours, weeks and months of new parenthood.
Watch video Caring for your Newborn
Sign up for Caring for your Newborn here.
Breastfeeding Basics
Hands on instructions of the hows and whys of breastfeeding.
Watch video Caring for Breastfeeding Basics
Sign up for Breastfeeding Basics class here.
Breastfeeding SOS
Assistance for struggling moms and babies learning to breastfeed. Private appointment. Contact our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lila at 504.349.6004.
Early Prenatal Health and Wellness
In depth discussion of nutrition and healthy habits for the 2nd trimester expecting mom. Learn safe stretching and pregnancy yoga positions for the changing pregnant body. 2nd Thursday of every month, 6-8pm.
The Complicated Pregnancy
Private and group seminars providing comprehensive and detailed instruction and support for obstacles arising during pregnancy. Topics include: Gestational Hypertension and Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Pregnancy After Loss, Expecting Twins and Multiples, and Skills for Teen Parents. 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays each month, 1-3pm.
