Postnatal Education
Our Postnatal Education Classes
Home with Baby Classes (One – 1 ½ hours session, $5 per class)
These classes are especially for mothers who want to enhance their parenting skills. The underling purpose is to help all mothers to develop a parenting style that is right for their family. Classes are separated into age appropriate formats; from birth to toddlers, this helps to enhance learning about your baby’s developmental stages.
Different age appropriate classes:
- Birth to 3 Months Support Group
- 4-8 Months Support Group
- 9 months to walkers
- Toddler Support Group
- Infant MAssage
Some of the topics include but are not limited to:
- Week one – Parenting
- Week two – Returning to Work
- Week three – Solid Foods
- Week four – Dental health and weaning
- Week five – Open Forum
Daddy and Me (One – 1 ½ hours session, $10 per class)
This class is especially for the male half of the parenting team. The underling purpose is to guide new dads into developing a parenting style that is right for his family. Discover the joys of being an involved dad and understand the changes that children bring to the marriage. Facilitator Dr. Jonathan Cohen. Some of the topics include but are not limited to:
- What is the role of the modern day dad?
- When do I discipline my baby?
- Is there sex after childbirth?
- How do I play with my baby?
- What it takes to be a great dad?
Returning to Work (One – 1 ½ hours session, $10 per class)
Breastfeeding provides a mother and her baby with a unique bond. This class shows the working mother how to continue this perfectly rewarding attachment with her child when she returns to work. Topics discussed are, maintaining milk supply, pumping issues, sleeping and coping techniques.
Infant Massage (Four-week series, $80 per series)
Infant massage is a form of intimate communication between parent and child. Parents communicate using touch, expressions and voice. Infant massage does not require sophisticated equipment, toys or experience. It can take place during several infant routines, such as bathing and diaper changing. It also teaches mothers and infants how to relax. It helps the parent to understand their baby and can help meet the infant’s needs. Appropriate developmental milestones are discussed and encouraged. Instructor Cristina Pachecho.
Class Calendar
View our current childbirth education schedule.
Registration
Start preparing now, register for Mercy Hospital’s Postnatal Classes by calling (305) 446-2229 . For more information on the Lactation Center, please call (305) 446-2229 . Office hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.