Childbirth Preparation

Childbirth Classes:

Childbirth classes help prepare first-time and experienced parents for labor and birth. Childbirth classes are offered  by all to the birthing hospitals in Cayuga,  Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties, and several other local organizations. Class content and fees vary with each program. See indiviual listings for details.

 

Cayuga County:

• Auburn Memorial Hospital  offers a variety of childbirth, breastfeeding, and infant care classes taught by nationally certified Childbirth Educators and IBCLCs. For more information, call (315) 255-7381 or visit Auburn Memorial Hospital Maternity Center's webiste: http://www.auburnhospital.com/physicians/clinicalservices/maternity.html
• Cayuga County Health Department offers Childbirth classes at the Auburn Memorial Hospital Birthing Center. For more information, call (315) 253-1560, email cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us, or visit Cayuga County Health Department's website: http://www.co.cayuga.ny.us/hhs/doh/communityhealth/cbnbclass.htm
  

Madison County:

• The Lullaby Center at Oneida Healthcare offeres childbirth and baby care classes. For more information, please call (315) 361-2065 or visit The Lullaby Center's webiste: http://www.oneidahealthcare.org/pages/index.cfm?page=45

Onondaga County:

• Catholic Charities Lullaby League offers childbirth and parenting classes to families in Onondaga County. For more information, call Bethany Creaser at (315) 362-7547 or visit Lullaby League's webiste: http://www.ccoc.us/services/parents/parent-education-center-lullaby-league
  
• Crouse Hospital offers a variety of childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care classes. For more information, call Crouse HealthLine at (315) 470-5716 or visit http://www.crouse.org/services/maternity/first-steps-classes/
• St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center offers a variety of childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care classes. For more information, call Chris Vona, RNC, at (315) 448-5515 or visit http://www.sjhsyr.org/sjhhc/stj_consumer_3.asp?id=200
• Upstate University Hospital at Community General offers an Expectant Parent Program taught by registered nurses trained in maternal and child health. For more information, call (315) 492-5152 or visit their website: http://www.cgh-home.org/UUHCG/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=31%3Apatients&id=66%3Aeducation-support-a-outreach-programs&Itemid=53

Oswego County: 

• Oswego Hospital offers a variety of childbirth and breastfeeding classes, led by experienced nurses and IBCLCs. For more information, call
  (315) 349-5572 or visit  http://www.oswegohealth.org/maternity-center/childbirth-and-breast-feeding-classes.cfm

Doulas:

Doulas  are trained to provide information and support to pregnant women and families during pregnancy, labor, and birth. Many doulas also provide private childbirth education classes for a fee. For more information, or to contact a doula, call or visit the websites of the organizations below:

• CNY Doula Connection: www.cnydoulaconnection.org or call Christine Herrera, (315) 395-3643
   
• Doulas of CNY: www.doulasofcny.com or call (315) 455-6MOM

For more pregnancy, parenting, and healthcare resources, please visit REACH CNY's Maternal and Child Health Resource Directory.