How To Decide Which Classes Are Best For You A variety of classes are offered at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to meet your educational needs regarding childbirth. The Childbirth Education Department staff is available to help you with your choices. The following suggestions can be used as guidelines for choosing classes that will best meet your needs. First-time Parents You may find it easiest to begin with either a Prepared Childbirth Class, Natural Childbirth Class, Hypno-birthing Class, or Planned Cesarean Childbirth Class. Most of these are offered in a six-week or weekend format. Ideally your childbirth class should be taken in the seventh or eighth month of your pregnancy and finish approximately four to six weeks before your due date. The only exception may be the Hypnobirthing class, which some parents like to take in the sixth or seventh month. Once you have chosen your primary childbirth class, schedule your Breast-feeding, Infant CPR & Safety, and Infant Care Classes around those dates. These classes can be taken at any time but are generally best before your ninth month. Please note that a hospital tour is included in the Prepared, Natural, Hypnobirthing, and Cesarean Birth Classes. Experienced Parents If this is your second or subsequent child, you may wish to take a Refresher Class, Hypnobirthing and/or a Maternity Tour. In addition, many parents find the Infant CPR & Safety to be a good review. Sibling Preparation classes will help prepare your children for the arrival of their new sister or brother. All Expectant Moms May be interested in our Prenatal Yoga Class. Class Registration You may register for all childbirth classes and programs by calling Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Wellness Center at 617-243-6221 or the Childbirth Education Office at 617-243-6649. A complete listing of classes and programs can be found on the following pages, or visit our website at www.nwh.org/classes. Refund Policy Refunds will be given for medical reasons only with physician documentation and may be subject to a processing fee. You may change to a different class up to three days before the start date, but this would be subject to space availability.
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