The Parent/Family
Education Program
Childbirth and Parenting Series
Maternity Tour
Course/Class Offerings
Childbirth Preparation Series
Comprehensive Parenting Series
Sibling Preparation
Infant and Child CPR
Meet the Doulas
Please email us to for an updated schedule and to register at : biparented@gmail.com
The Parent/Family Education Program
Anticipating a pregnancy, planning for a birth and parenting a child are
some of life’s most exciting, challenging and memorable events.
We at Beth Israel Medical Center are dedicated to providing high quality,
compassionate, family-centered care that promotes a positive childbirth
experience. To help you meet the challenges of pregnancy, birth and starting
a new family, the Parent/Family Education Program offers a variety of
educational programs and services.
Childbirth and Parenting Series
We offer evidence-based comprehensive education for parents- to -be and
believe that both a woman and her partner should play an important role
in the birth process.
Our Childbirth/Parenting Education Series are taught by Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educators, (LCCE). Selecting a Lamaze-Certified Childbirth Educator ensures that you will be attending a class taught by a competent, highly qualified educator who works as an advocate for childbearing women and their families. The Lamaze credential identifies an educator who has passed a rigorous examination in childbirth education and who supports the Six Care Practices that Promote Safe and Healthy Birth. Our Professional Education Staff also includes Board Certified Lactation Consultants, (IBCLC).
Classes are offered in a comfortable, supportive, family friendly environment.
All classes are limited in size.
Maternity Tour
A tour is included in our Childbirth Preparation series.
The OPEN HOUSE Maternity tour is offered on select days and times.
Please call The Karpas Health Information Center at (212) 420-4247 for information and to register. Free but rgistration is required.
Parent Family Education Program at
Beth Israel Medical Center in
Manhattan New York City.
Course/Class Offerings
Childbirth Preparation Series
Parenting and Baby Care
Breastfeeding
Labor Review /Refresher (for those who have already experienced childbirth)
Other course offerings:
Meet the Doulas: A Free Monthly Information Session
Infant and Child CPR Certification
Sibling Preparation
Please e-mail us to register: biparented@gmail.com
SPECIAL OFFER:
Receive a $25 DISCOUNT when registering for entire Series:
CHILDBIRTH, PARENTING/BABY CARE, and BREASTFEEDING
Childbirth Preparation
Series
Topics include normal labor and common variations, hospital procedures,
medication, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care. A tour of our Labor
and Delivery and Mother-Baby (postpartum) units are included. Registration
by the 5th month of pregnancy is recommended. Class sizes are limited.
Childbirth Preparation Options:
5-Session Class: Meets one evening each week
for 5 weeks (2 1/2 hours per class) $250
2-Weekend Alternative: A condensed version of the 10-hour
series.
Designed for couples with limited time or availability. Two
weekend sessions. (4 hours per class) $250
1-Weekend Alternative: Saturday & Sunday, the same weekend.
A condensed version of the weekday series. Designed for couples with limited
time or availability. (4 hours per class) $250
REFRESHER
This class is intended for those who have already experienced childbirth.
A great review of techniques is offered during our two hour private or
small goup session ($100)
e-mail biparented@gmail.com to
arrange a time
Preparation for Parenthood Series:
Session One: Baby Care & Parenting
This hand-on course is intended to build expectant partent's confidence by encouraging them to viewthe baby as "the expert." The classes focus on guidance for the first three months of the baby's life. Topics include normal newborn behavior, appearance and abilities, coping with the physical, emotional and relationship changes after the baby's arrival, coping with fatiguem tiem management, getting help, dealing with criticism and unsolicited advice, postpartum depression, sexuality and the fundamentals of infant care: how to bathe, diaper and comfort a baby, identify signs of illness and safety issues. (2 21/2 hour classes) $150
Taught by International Board Certified lactation Consultants (IBCLC),
this class covers the basics of getting breastfeeding off to the best
start. Topics include proper positioning and latch-on, avoiding nipple
soreness and engorgement, expressing storing milk and much more. Since
good support is essential to breastfeeding success, partners are strongly
encouraged to attend.
(2 1/2 hours) $75
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Sibling Preparation
Offered by our Child Life Manager. Prior to birth, this program
is offered on a one on one basis and is designed to meet the child’s
needs. The class is appropriate for children 3 – 5 years old. Depending
on age, it may include a tour of the facility, discussion about babies,
diaper demonstration, arts and craft project and a certificate of completion.
One parent may accompany the child on the tour. A Big Brother/Sister gift
is given in the hospital following the birth.
$25.00
Please contact Marcia Graham at (212) 420-4323 or MGraham@chpnet.org
to schedule a class.
Infant and Child CPR
Our CPR certification course provides basic life saving skills
for infants and children. This course certifies you in CPR for two years
with the American Red Cross in both infant and child CPR. Each participant
practices on individual manikins for both ages. This course is taught
by a certified instructor with over 30 years experience. The curriculum
includes: recognizing and treating choking, and breathing and cardiac
emergencies.
Please contact Honey Shields at HShields@chpnet.org
or (212) 420-2429 to register and for additional information.
Come Meet the Doulas -
A Free Monthly Information Session
Find Out:
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How you can shorten your labor and decrease the risk of cesarean
- What a labor support doula can do for you.
- Ask questions and meet doulas in a relaxed atmosphere
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