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Maternity Classes and Support Services
Nuvance Health® offers a variety of classes to help growing families prepare for the arrival of a new baby. Our comprehensive approach also includes tips and resources to support new parents as they adjust to life with a newborn. Families have access to childbirth, breastfeeding, newborn and postpartum classes. We also offer lactation consultants who guide one-on-one and in group settings.
Maternity pre-admission forms
For your convenience, we have provided downloadable forms for your labor and delivery. Please return the completed maternity pre-admission form and requested documents to the appropriate hospital location.
- Nuvance Health East - Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital
- Nuvance Health East (Spanish) - Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital
- Nuvance Health East (Portuguese) - Danbury Hospital, Norwalk Hospital
- Nuvance Health West - Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Sharon Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health West (Spanish) - Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Sharon Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Maternity support at Danbury Hospital
Instructors from the birth center lead classes that help both parents learn about pregnancy and prepare for childbirth. New mothers may also participate in a free postpartum support group. During the support group, mothers of newborns can ask questions, share concerns and build relationships with other new moms.
Registration and resources
For more information about classes or to schedule a virtual live tour, please call (203) 739-6831 or email [email protected].
We also offer a lactation phone line, available Monday to Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm. To receive support from lactation specialists, please call (203) 739-7777.
Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn classes
Meet the Family Birth Center
Take a tour of our family birth center. We offer modern facilities and a home-like environment. Special services help moms and babies feel cared for throughout their stay.
Additional information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy
Baby Care Basics
Learn the basics of caring for your newborn baby, including bathing, swaddling, feeding, diapering, burping, etc., finding a pediatrician and immunizations. This class is taught by a registered Nurse and a Doula from the Doula Program at Danbury Hospital - DONA/CAPPA certified doula and certified childbirth educator.
Additional Information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy
Breastfeeding Basics – Getting It Going, Keeping It Going and Being Successful
This virtual class reviews breastfeeding basics for mothers of newborns. A certified lactation consultant guides these discussions. Topics include:
Benefits of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding positions
How to establish milk supply
Troubleshooting common problems
Additional information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy
Bump to Birth
This virtual class will provide an overview of pregnancy and childbirth. Topics to be discussed are pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and interventions during labor, medical interventions, cesarean birth, and breastfeeding after delivery. DONA/CAPPA certified doulas and certified childbirth educators teach this class.
Additional information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy
Pregnancy and Childbirth Comfort Measures
This in person class teaches techniques that help expectant mothers stay comfortable during pregnancy, labor and delivery. This information can help you have a more calm, peaceful labor and delivery experience. DONA/CAPPA certified doulas and certified childbirth educators teach this class.
Additional information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy
Postpartum Life
This class educates new moms and their partners on what to expect during baby’s first weeks of life. We provide tips new families can use to adjust to common challenges. Topics may include:
- Emotional wellness
- Healthy lifestyle habits
- Physical changes and care
DONA/CAPPA certified doulas and certified childbirth educators teach this class.
Additional information
When to register: By the 30th week of pregnancy or shortly after delivery
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class with a Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator
Comfort now and ease in birth
Essential daily activities
Balance tight birth muscles to let baby into position now
Learn birth positions to open the pelvis
Bring a birth partner and learn to do this together!
Babies “spin” to move through the pelvis.
Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation Class highlights your baby’s active role to rotate down and out of the pelvis. Learn techniques to help muscles in your pelvis support an easier birth. During labor, the baby turns through three levels of the pelvis. Together, you and your birth partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” Spinning Babies reveals how the baby can find optimal positions for labor and allows birth to be more comfortable.
Additional information
When to register: By the 25th week of pregnancy
Maternity support at Norwalk Hospital
We provide a variety of classes led by childbirth educators and lactation consultants. You may be new to childbirth, need a refresher or want to find information for older siblings or grandparents.
Registration
To register for a class, please complete this form.
Pregnancy, childbirth and newborn classes
Breastfeeding and Caring for your Newborn
This class is open to all expectant mothers and their partners. A certified lactation consultant leads discussions covering:
Breastfeeding
Newborn cues and reactions
Parental adjustment
Additional information
When to attend: By the 36th week of pregnancy
Parent's Circle
Support group for parents of newborns. Discussion topics may include:
Becoming a new parent
Changes in sleep
Making time for yourself
Returning to work
Additional information
When to attend: After birth and until baby is six months old
Maternity support at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we provide specialized services for breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding helps your baby by improving digestion, providing excellent nutrition and protecting against infection. New moms also benefit from bonding time, decreased postpartum blood loss and increased bone strength
We provide private lactation consultations. To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call (845) 483-6178.
Maternity support at Northern Dutchess Hospital
Families have access to a range of classes and support services at Northern Dutchess Hospital. We provide childbirth education for your whole family, as well as breastfeeding and lactation support. New mothers may also participate in postpartum support groups.
Classes and support groups
The maternity classes and support services at Northern Dutchess Hospital include:
- Childbirth Education Classes
- Breastfeeding Support Services
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Registration and resources
To inquire about childbirth classes, please call (845) 871-4355.
To contact a lactation specialist, please call (845) 871-3365.
Milk Bank Depot
Northern Dutchess Hospital is a Milk Depot for the New York Milk Bank. All donors go through a screening process. To become a donor, call the New York Milk Bank at 212-956-MILK (212-956-6455).To make an appointment to drop off frozen milk, registered New York Milk Bank donors can call the birth center at (845) 871-3355.
Maternity support at Putnam Hospital
At Putnam Hospital, you’ll find education about cesarean births, childbirth preparation and breastfeeding. You may also join one of our postpartum support groups.
Classes and support groups
Maternity classes and support groups at Putnam Hospital include:
- Baby Basics
- Childbirth Education
- Cesarean Birth Preparation
- Breastfeeding Preparation
- Postpartum Support Group
Registration and resources
Registration is required. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (845) 279-5711 x2513.
For Putnam Hospital's Parenting Partners Warm Line, call (845) 279-5711 x2513, available 24/7.
Maternity support at Sharon Hospital
At Sharon Hospital, you’ll find education about cesarean births, childbirth preparation and breastfeeding. You may also join one of our prenatal or postpartum support groups.
Classes and support groups
Maternity classes and support groups at Sharon Hospital include:
- Baby Basics
- Breastfeeding Preparation
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Cesarean Birth Preparation
- Childbirth Education
- Read to Grow Program
Registration and resources
For more information about classes or to schedule a live tour, please call (860) 364-4238 or email [email protected].
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