Community Classes
Community classes at West Jefferson
West Jefferson’s Family Birth Place is here to support you beyond the birth of your baby and into parenthood. We offer a variety of classes to support and nurture your growing family. Classes are free and open to all patients and their support team. All classes are held in person in the Marrero & Gretna classrooms, located on the first floor of the Hospital in the Hall of History. Please click the link below to register 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.
Mother-Daughter Brunch
Workshop for mothers and their daughters ages 9-13. Focus on building a strong relationship between mother and daughter while discussing the social, physical & emotional changes of puberty. Brunch provided.
Infant and Child Safety and CPR
Strategies for preparing a safe environment for the family, including choking and CPR instruction. Grandparents and caregivers encouraged to attend with parents.
Sibling T.L.C
For children three years and older. Prepares them for arrival of mom’s new baby.
Grandparents Gathering
Meet in the West Jefferson Café for a breakfast refresher course on the care of a newborn and navigating your new role as a grandparent. Breakfast options range in price from $2-$10. 3rd Thursday of every month, 10am.
Puree Power: Making Baby Food at Home
Interactive workshop teaching the basics of introducing solids to baby and how to prepare your own baby food.
Baby and Me Newborn Massage Class
Group workshop focusing on nurturing touch and strengthening the bond between parent and baby aged three to six months. 2nd Thursday of every month, 10-11:30am.
Beyond Birth: 4th Trimester Support Circle
Engage with other parents while discussing the ups and downs of postpartum and new parenthood. 1st Thursday of every month, 10-11am.
