CHILDBIRTH CLASSES

Class Schedule

The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado offers several classes to help your baby’s arrival.  A description of each class follows.  For detailed information on class location, what to bring, prices, or how to register, please click here. (link to info marked with ► below)

CHILDBIRTH CLASSES – all designed for first-time parents.

First Birth Classes

Class meets once a week (either every Monday, or every Thursday) for seven weeks from 7pm to 9pm (14 total hours of class time).  Pillows will not be needed for the first class.

Four Week Special

The Four Week Special meets once a week for four weeks, from 6:00pm to 9:00 (12 total hours of class time).  Although this class is usually held on Wednesdays, we occasionally offer it on other nights.

Both First Birth and Four Week Special classes include:

·         Terminology review, signs of labor and pre-term labor

·         Fear-Tension-Pain cycle, support measures and relaxation exercises

·         Packing ideas for your hospital stay

·         Medications and medical interventions

·         Vaginal and cesarean birth

·         Breastfeeding

·         Postpartum period, newborn care and lifestyle adjustment

·         Tour of Poudre Valley Hospital birthing center.  At this time, we do not offer tours of the birthing facility at Medical Center of the Rockies, but tours can be arranged by calling 495-7500.

Fast Track Classes

This class takes place over one weekend, Saturday 9:00-1:00, and Sunday from 1:00-5:00 (8 total hours of class time).

This class includes everything covered in the First Birth and Four Week Special Classes except:

·         Breastfeeding – you will have the option of attending one of the weeknight breastfeeding classes at no additional cost.

OTHER CLASSES

Boot Camp for New Dads

Boot Camp for New Dads is a 3 hour workshop designed to help men start preparing now for what will undoubtedly be the adventure of a lifetime: fatherhood.  Veterans (new fathers who bring along their babies) orient rookies (fathers-to-be) on the realities of fatherhood in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Boot Camp is for men only – no females over six months old allowed.  Boot Camp for New Dads meets Saturdays, 9:00-12:00.  Cost for the workshop is $25.

Hit the Ground Crawling, the official Boot Camp book

Written by Greg Bishop, the founder of Boot Camp for New Dads, this book contains fabulous advice from over 100,000 men who have already “been there, done that”!  The only parenting book written exclusively for dads, by dads!  This book is a perfect compliment to the Boot Camp workshop, or a great alternative for dads who are unable to attend.  This book retails for $17.95, but is available from The Women's Clinic for $15.

Happiest Baby on the Block

Half of all new babies cry and fuss more than two hours a day.  Their prolonged wails often trigger exhaustion, frustration, breastfeeding failure, marital stress, and maternal depression.  In this nationally renowned program, founded by Dr. Harvey Karp, you will learn simple, effective and fun techniques to quickly soothe your baby’s cries and help your little one sleep longer.  Dr. Karp’s technique has been proven to reduce crying by up to 40%.

This class is designed specifically for parents and caregivers of babies ages 0-3 months.  Attend before your baby’s arrival, or bring your baby with you!  Happiest Baby on the Block meets the first Tuesday of every month (holidays excluded), 6:30-8:30 pm.  Cost for the class is $25.

The Happiest Baby parent kit, which includes a DVD and a calming CD, will be available for $25 ($15 off the retail price).

Breastfeeding Support

You know that breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby.  You know it should be a wonderful time to bond with your child.  You even know it can help you lose some of that left-over pregnancy weight.  But you may be surprised to find that you and your hungry newborn just can’t seem to make it work!  Rest assured that you are not alone.  If you’re wondering how something so natural can be so hard, then this group is for you!

Breastfeeding support is offered every Friday, 2:00-3:00.  Bring your baby with you.  Breastfeeding Support is free for all patients of The Women’s Clinic, and you do not need to register in advance.

Resource Night for New and Expectant Parents

This new service provides new or expectant parents with information and presentations on nutritionists, pediatric dentists, doulas, LaLeche League, infant massage, and more!  Resource nights   are offered once per quarter.  Please ask you childbirth instructor for dates, or call 495-7948.  There is no fee, and advance registration is not required.

►Information and Registration

Where:

All classes meet at our main office, located at 1106 East Prospect Road, in the upstairs classroom.  We encourage you to park in our upstairs lot, which can be accessed from Lemay, rather than the lower lot off of Prospect.  Enter the clinic using the upper level entrance on the northeast corner of the building (the corner nearest to the Urology Center) – all other doors will be locked.

What to bring:

For childbirth preparation classes only, please bring 1 or 2 pillows, as you will be sitting on the floor for some exercises.  We understand that it is important for all expectant mothers to get the nutrition and hydration they need, so please feel free to bring snacks or drinks with you. 

Registration and payment information:

First Birth, Fast Track, and Four Week Special classes are $80, and your spouse or coach is encouraged to attend (no additional charge for coaches).  All other classes are $25 each.  For all classes, payment is required at the time of registration.  You can sign up at the front desk at any of our locations.  Payment can be cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.  We do not accept Discover or American Express.  We do not bill insurance for childbirth classes.  If you would like to pay by credit card, you can register over the phone.  Space is limited, so please register for classes as early as possible.  Payment for all classes is fully refundable if you are unable to attend for any reason.

Education Package:

Our Education Package includes any childbirth preparation class, Boot Camp for New Dad, and Happiest Baby on the Block.  Cost for the package is $115.

For any questions or concerns, to register by phone, or to change which class you are registered for, please call Amy Roberts at 970-495-7948.