Capital Health offers an intensive day of prepared childbirth to prepare the expectant woman and her labor support person for the birth experience. Class is taught by an experienced, certified childbirth educator. This is an intensive day of childbirth education from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on a Saturday to prepare the expectant mother and her labor support person for the birth experience. Discussion topics include stages of labor, birth options and comfort measures.
Classes are held in-person at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.
One registration includes both the birthing parent and their partner or support person.
Snacks and drinks will be provided and there will be a 45 minute break for lunch. Please feel free to bring your lunch or purchase food at our cafeteria on the Lower Level.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
If there is a financial barrier that prevents you from enrolling in a class, please reach out to us directly to at childbirthed@capitalhealth.org. We are also accept FSA payment and are able to provide proof of completion for insurance reimbursement if needed.
Class is taught by a board certified lactation consultant from Capital Health’s Lactation Center. This class should be taken before the birth of the baby. Expectant mothers will learn about getting ready for breastfeeding, getting started, milk production, avoiding early problems, and support systems available. Partners are also encouraged to participate.
Join us for a 60-minute walking tour of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. We will take you on the footpath that you will follow during your stay. This is an opportunity to see the facility, have your questions answered by a Childbirth Educator, and gain a tangible understanding of your stay as a patient at Capital Health.
Space is limited to six registrants and their respective support people, including doulas. If you have more than one support person, the additional person will need to register separately.
Important note for doulas: If you do not have a client, but would stilll like to schedule a tour to learn more about Capital Health and our Maternity units, please contact Krista Gervon at childbirthed@capitalhealth.org or 609-303-4139 to schedule a private or group tour.
If you have older children, we strongly encourage you to arrange for childcare while you're on your tour. Our units can become very busy, so for their safety and the safety of our newest babies, patients, and staff, we cannot accommodate children on maternity tours. Thank you for your cooperation!
Participation in our Preparing for Birth class, is highly encouraged to further inform your understanding of the labor and delivery process.
Join us for a 60-minute walking tour of the Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell. We will take you on the footpath that you will follow during your stay. This is an opportunity to see the facility, have your questions answered by a Childbirth Educator, and gain a tangible understanding of your stay as a patient at Capital Health.
Space is limited to six registrants and their respective support people, including doulas. If you have more than one support person, the additional person will need to register separately.
Important note for doulas: If you do not have a client, but would stilll like to schedule a tour to learn more about Capital Health and our Maternity units, please contact Krista Gervon at childbirthed@capitalhealth.org or 609-303-4139 to schedule a private or group tour.
If you have older children, we strongly encourage you to arrange for childcare while you're on your tour. Our units can become very busy, so for their safety and the safety of our newest babies, patients, and staff, we cannot accommodate children on maternity tours. Thank you for your cooperation!
Participation in our Preparing for Birth class, is highly encouraged to further inform your understanding of the labor and delivery process.
Confidently prepare for your own healing and the many transitions that will occur in the days and weeks that follow after birth with our Preparing for Postpartum class. You will gain essential knowledge and work with your partner to create a customized Postpartum Care Plan that incorporates how to manage sleep, feeding, meal preparation, visitors, essential self-care, and more. Additional topics that will be covered in the class include: what to expect at the hospital, physical recovery for both Cesarean and vaginal birth, bonding with baby, postpartum mental health and wellness, pelvic health, and fitness.
This class should be taken prenatally between 24-36 weeks and partners are encouraged to join!
One registration includes both the birthing parent and their partner or support person and light refreshments will be provided.
We hope you'll take advantage of our free programs for new parents that can help support your postpartum journey: Free Programs for New Parents
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
If there is a financial barrier that prevents you from enrolling in a class, please reach out to us directly to at childbirthed@capitalhealth.org. We are also accept FSA payment and are able to provide proof of completion for insurance reimbursement if needed.