Events
May 2020
27
Wed
1:00 pm
Joint Effort Program
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
This program is for individuals scheduled to have total or partial hip or knee replacement surgery and for those thinking about having replacement surgery. ECHN staff will explain, step-by-step, the surgery day procedures, recovery care options, pain management and the rehabilitation process. Individuals who will be assisting a loved one’s recovery after surgery are encouraged to attend. This class will be held in Conference Rooms E & F at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Social distancing guidelines will be in place for…
Cost Free
Free
27
Wed
6:00 pm
Baby & Postpartum Care Class
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
This Class has been cancelled due to low registrations. Please see next class opportunity on Thursdays June 18 & 25. Note: With the current hospital visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 this class may be a Virtual class via Zoom. When restrictions are lifted we will resume in-person classes. For expectant parents who wish that babies came with an owner’s manual, this class covers diapering, bathing, crying, safety and many other details of newborn care plus postpartum self-care and adjustment. Hands…
Cost $30.00
$30.00
28
Thu
6:30 pm
Fit For Delivery – Suspended Until Further Notice
Manchester Community Y Recreation Center
78 North Main Street Manchester, CT
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ONCE RESTRICTIONS HAVE LIFTED CHECK BACK FOR THE RE-START DATE. STAY WELL! Enjoy the Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy: *improved posture *increased energy level *ease daily stress and tension *increased strength and stamina *less pregnancy related back pain *relief of common pregnancy discomforts *faster postpartum recovery *enhanced self-esteem *emotional support *better sleep Our prenatal exercise program allows you to modify your workout according to your fitness level and…
Cost Free
Free
31
Sun
12:00 am
Understanding Birth Self-Paced eClass – Online/Anytime
Here's the solution for parents who want the information, but can't fit the classes into their schedules or for moms on bed rest. These self-paced online classes will cover all the vital components of labor and birth right from your home computer. Once you log on, you will have 30 days to complete the class. Class includes evidence-based material, videos, animation, quizzes and fun activites. The program also includes an "Ask the Educator" feature with one of the Childbirth Educators…
Cost $90.00
$90.00
June 2020
01
Mon
6:00 pm
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Complete 6 Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
Class runs every Monday from 6/1/20 - 7/6/20 Note: With the current hospital visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 this class will be a Virtual class via Zoom. If restrictions are lifted at any point during the series we will resume in-person classes. This Class covers all the essentials for preparing for the labor and birth of your baby in six weeks. Topics include: stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, positioning for labor, partner's role, analgesia, anesthesia, cesarean…
Cost $145.00
$145.00
01
Mon
6:00 pm
CPR for Parents and Childcare Providers
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
This is the American Heart Association’s Friends and Family CPR program. It imparts the lifesaving skills of both CPR and relief-choking for infants, children and adults. A registered nurse, who is also a certified CPR educator, teaches the course. This course is appropriate for parents, grandparents and other home-based childcare providers. Please note: this course is not a certification course for healthcare providers or center-based childcare providers. When taken with "First Aid for Parents and Childcare Providers", it meets Connecticut requirements for home daycare…
Cost $40.00
$40.00
01
Mon
6:00 pm
First Aid Class for Childcare Providers (This “Combo Class” Meets CT State Home-based Licensing Requirements)
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
This is a two week series: Monday, June 1 from 6 – 9:30 pm and Monday, June 8 from 6 – 10 pm. The completion of this series will earn you the 6 hour First Aid Certificate required by the State of Connecticut for licensed Home-based Childcare Providers. The CPR portion is the American Heart Association’s Friends and Family CPR program. It imparts the lifesaving skills of both CPR and relief-choking for infants, children and adults. The 2nd four-hour course…
Cost $75.00
$75.00
02
Tue
10:00 am
ECHN New Mothers’ Group – Suspended until Further Notice
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC THE NEW MOTHERS’ GROUP HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. This informal group is designed to help new mothers with infants up to 6 months old, adjust to parenting. It provides a supportive environment to explore different parenting options, get questions answered regarding infant feeding and behaviors and meet other new mothers in the area. Meets every Tuesday except for major holidays. Drop in - no registration required. Don't worry if you are running late,…
Cost Free
Free
02
Tue
6:30 pm
Fit For Delivery – Suspended Until Further Notice
Manchester Community Y Recreation Center
78 North Main Street Manchester, CT
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS THIS CLASS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ONCE RESTRICTIONS HAVE LIFTED CHECK BACK FOR THE RE-START DATE. STAY WELL! Enjoy the Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy: *improved posture *increased energy level *ease daily stress and tension *increased strength and stamina *less pregnancy related back pain *relief of common pregnancy discomforts *faster postpartum recovery *enhanced self-esteem *emotional support *better sleep Our prenatal exercise program allows you to modify your workout according to your fitness level and…
Cost Free
Free
03
Wed
7:00 pm
Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor & Family Birthing Center Tour
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
This Class has been cancelled. Please see next class opportunity on Wednesday, July 1. This is an interactive class specifically designed for couples who have completed a basic prepared childbirth series (Weekend No Frills, eClass: Understanding Birth, or a series at a location other than ECHN) OR have had a baby before. The class gives couples a hands-on opportunity to get more in-depth information on comfort & coping skills for labor. In this class participants will practice labor coping skills…