Events
September 2020
28
Mon
6:00 pm
Prepared Childbirth Education – The Complete 6 Week Series
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
Note: With the current hospital visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 this class may be a Virtual class via Zoom. If restrictions are lifted at any point during the series we will resume in-person classes. Class runs every Monday from 9/28/20 - 11/2/20 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
29
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
29
Tue
5:30 pm
How to Stay Safe in Your Home (Webinar)
Virtual Event
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Have you or a loved one been more accident prone in your home lately? Are you worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one? Join Occupational Therapist Adam Parsons, OTR/L for a discussion on how to create a safe home environment. He will explain safety setups for each room, as well as discuss the use of adaptive equipment to help dress and bathe. He will also discuss ways to reduce your risk for falling in order to…
Cost Free
Free
30
Wed
6:00 pm
Just for You! Sibling Class and Tour
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
Please Note: Due to current restrictions in the Family Birthing Center, this class has been cancelled. Once COVID restrictions are lifted, we will resume in person classes. A one hour program for children ages 2 - 10 whose parents are expecting another baby. This class helps older children understand their roles as big brothers and big sisters and gets them familiar with The Family Birthing Center. Parents are welcome/encouraged to attend with their little ones. **Fee for families with 3…
Cost $12.00
$12.00
30
Wed
6:00 pm
Family Birthing Center Tour
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ALL FAMILY BIRTHING CENTER (FBC) TOURS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. If your baby is due soon or you have specific questions about the FBC please email ecrayton@echn.org to receive a copy of our Virtual Tour Packet which includes pictures, descriptions and the latest information about COVID-19 restrictions in the FBC. You may also download our packet here. For expectant parents or anyone wanting more information about our maternity services. The tour will begin…
Cost Free
Free
October 2020
02
Fri
6:00 pm
Weekend Childbirth Education – No-Frills Option
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE 6 WEEK SERIES OPTIONS STARTING: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 OR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Class meets Friday 10/2/20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 10/3/20 from 10:00 - 3:00 pm Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. *Class does not include Baby Care, Breastfeeding, Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor or…
Cost $95.00
$95.00
02
Fri
6:00 pm
Prepared Childbirth Education – Weekend & Wednesdays
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE SEE 6 WEEK SERIES OPTIONS STARTING: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 OR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Includes the following four classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – No-Frills Option Friday 10/2/20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 10/3/20 from 10:00 - 3:00 pm. Designed for expectant parents with tight schedules. This two-session series of classes includes the vital components to prepare you for labor and birth. 2. Breastfeeding for…
Cost $145.00
$145.00
04
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
05
Mon
6:00 pm
CPR for Parents and Childcare Providers
Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID VISITOR RESTRICTIONS. WE WILL RESUME IN PERSON CLASSES AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. 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…
Cost $40.00
$40.00
05
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
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID VISITOR RESTRICTIONS. WE WILL RESUME IN PERSON CLASSES AS SOON AS IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. This is a two week series: Monday, October 5 from 6 – 9:30 pm and Monday, October 12 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…