Events

Class runs every Monday from 1/6/20 - 2/10/20 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 birth, postpartum adjustment, breastfeeding, newborn care, Advanced Comfort Skills for Labor, Family Birthing Center Tour and much more*. We recommend you complete classes approximately 2 - 6 weeks before your due date. Classes limited…

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 or more children is $25.00 - please call 860-647-4790 for this special rate. Note: Within 1 week of registration, you will receive an email confirmation with dates…

For expectant parents or anyone wanting more information about our maternity services. The tour will begin promptly at 6:00 pm in the waiting area of the SBM Charitable Foundation Family Birthing Center at Manchester Memorial Hospital located on the 1st floor of the Ambulatory Services Center (ASC). Directions: From Main Street in Manchester take Haynes Street toward the hospital. Before you reach the main entrance of the hospital, take the first right onto Guard Street toward the Ambulatory Service Center…

Includes the following four classes: 1. Weekend Childbirth Education – No-Frills Option Friday 1/17/20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 1/18/20 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 the Pregnant Couple - Wednesday 1/29/20 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. This class explains the advantages of nursing, breastfeeding techniques and positions, breast milk expression and storage,…

Class meets Friday 1/17/20 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm and Saturday 1/18/20 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 Family Birthing Center Tour. See: "Weekend & Wednesdays" to sign up for the complete series including these classes on Wednesday evenings: $145.00 Note: Within 1 week of…