New Parent Education

Palisades Medical Center offers a wide variety of classes for the whole family, before and after your birth, to help you welcome your new baby.

Tours

To arrange for a tour of our unit, please call Nikki Mederos (201) 854-5702.

Classes

Mommy and Baby Care Group

New mothers with babies ages 2-16 weeks can get information and support in this group. Discussion topics include breastfeeding support, caring for baby, understanding changes in mother's body and powerful hormones during the postpartum period. The Mommy and Baby Care Group is led by a board-certified lactation consultant to offer breastfeeding support.

Cost = FREE! (no registration required)

Every Thursday — 11:00am-1:00pm

Child Birth Classes

The more you understand about the process of labor, the better prepared you and your support partner will feel. Classes include: understanding the labor process, breathing and relaxation techniques to work with your body, the role of the support person, options for pain medications and medical interventions, Caesarean birth, understand your changing body after birth, newborn appearance and procedures after birth.

Cost = $125 per couple if delivering at PMC; $150 if delivering elsewhere

January 12 — 9:00am-5:00pm
February 16 — 9:00am-5:00pm
February 23 — 9:00am-5:00pm
March 9 — 9:00am-5:00pm
March 23 — 9:00am-5:00pm
April 6 — 9:00am-5:00pm
May 11 — 9:00am-5:00pm
June 15 — 9:00am-5:00pm
July 20 — 9:00am-5:00pm
August 10 — 9:00am-5:00pm
September 14 — 9:00am-5:00pm

Newborn Baby Care Classes

The basics of newborn care, starting with the appearance and characteristics of a newborn. Other topics include: bonding, understanding cues, crying, colic, safety measures, health and development, sponge bathing and bathing. We practice swaddling, dressing, and diapering.

Cost = $35 per couple if delivering at PMC; $50 if delivering elsewhere

January 16 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
February 13 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
March 13 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
April 17 — 7:00pm-9:00pm
May 15 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
June 26 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
July 24 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
August 21 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
September 18 — 7:00pm-9:30pm

Keys To Successful Breastfeeding

Topics include: the importance of skin-to-skin contact, latching techniques, supply and demand as it relates to breastfeeding, positioning for breastfeeding, indications for breast pumps, including a demo, Dad’s role in the breastfeeding relationship, and community resources available post delivery for breastfeeding assistance. Dads are encouraged to attend.

Cost = $35 per couple if delivering at PMC; $50 if delivering elsewhere

January 14 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
February 25 — 7:00pm-9:00pm
March 11 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
April 13 — 10:00am-12:30pm
May 13 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
June 22 — 10:00am-12:30pm
July 15 — 7:00pm-9:30pm
August 17 — 10:00am-12:30pm
September 16 — 7:00pm-9:30pm

Friends & Family CPR

3-hour course designed to teach lay rescuers the basics of CPR. Students will be taught adult, child and infant CPR skills and choking relief.

Cost = $25

March 16 — 9:00am-12:00pm

Sibling Preparation For Birth Class and Pizza Party

This is a fun and effective way to teach soon to be siblings (ages 3+) all about babies. Your young ones will learn the exciting parts of being a big brother or sister while we explain safety issues like holding a baby properly.

Cost = $10

April 19 — 5:30pm-7:30pm
June 7 — 5:30pm-7:30pm
August 16 — 5:30pm-7:30pm

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