| Prenatal Yoga |
| Taking yoga classes during your pregnancy is a gentle and effective way to strengthen your body and prepare for childbirth. Learn how to relieve common symptoms such as back pain, swelling and shortness of breath, and to feel more comfortable during your pregnancy. Classes also provide an opportunity to meet with other women and to create a calm environment for both you and your baby. |
| Schedule: Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for one hour |
| 2013: May 12, May 19, May 26, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26 |
| Location: Baystate Education Center, 361 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA |
| Cost: $12 per class or $60 for a six-class yoga card |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Boot Camp for Dads |
| This class for expectant fathers covers such topics as forming a new family, the changing role of fathers, and how to meet the needs of the new mom. Veteran dads, with their babies, discuss their own experiences and answer questions. Read Dad's Adventure, the magazine for new dads.... |
| Schedule: Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm |
| 2013: May 19, June 23 |
| Location: Wesson Building, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield |
| Cost: $20, including class booklet |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Keeping Baby Safe Class |
| This class teaches basic life support, infant CPR, first aid for choking, poison prevention, baby-proofing your home, and car seat safety. |
| Schedule: 6-9 pm |
| 2013: May 15 (full), May 22 (full), June 6 (full), June 19 (full), July 10, July 17, August 7, Sept 18, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 |
| Location: 361 Whitney Avenue, 1st floor, BRL Conference Room, Holyoke |
| Cost: $35 per couple |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, Part 1 |
| Receive the most current information on breastfeeding, including helpful tips and techniques. Part 2 is taken after your baby is born. |
| Schedule: All at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted |
| 2013: May 19 (6pm), May 29, June 3, June 20, June 27, July 2, July 16, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 15, Aug 24 (10am), Sept 7 (10am), Sept 15 (2pm), Sept 26 |
| Location: Lundy Board Room (WG895), Wesson Building, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield |
| Cost: $25 (for both Parts 1 and 2) if not taking one of the Childbirth Preparation courses |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Bottle Feeding Class |
| Learn about the proper methods of feeding your baby and finding the bottle and feeding equipment that is right for you. This is part of the eight-week Preparation for Childbirth class series, but is also available as a stand-alone class. |
| Schedule: Call for dates |
| Location: Lundy Board Room (WG895), Wesson Building, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield |
| Cost: $25 (if taken as a stand-alone class) |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Infant Care Class |
| This one, two hour class, teaches you how to care for your new baby, including creating and maintaining a loving bond, diapering and bathing, taking baby's temperature, comforting baby, and learning what is normal in appearance and behavior. This is recommended for parents who are not taking the Preparation for Childbirth Program |
| Schedule: Call for dates |
| Cost: $25 if not taking a Childbirth Preparation course. |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Marvelous Multiples |
| Taught by an experienced nurse and mother of twins, this four-week class talks about the special challenges faced by parents of twins and triplets during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Recommended for women expecting twins or triplets during their second trimester of pregnancy. |
| Schedule: Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm (A 4 week series) |
| 2013:May 14, Aug 20, Nov 12 |
| Location: Wesson Building, 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199 |
| Cost: $75 |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Breastfeeding for Multiples |
| This breastfeeding class addresses the needs of women who are planning on breastfeeding twins or more. |
| Schedule: Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm |
| 2013: June 11, Sept 17, Dec 10 |
| Location: Lundy Boardroom, Wesson Building (BG895), 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield |
| Cost: $25 if not taking the Marvelous Multiple class or childbirth preparation course |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Hypnobirthing Class |
| A four-week class teaches couples how to use relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques to eliminate the fear and tension that can lead to a long and painful labor. |
| Schedule: Four weekly classes on Sunday afternoons, 1 - 5 pm Dates TBA. |
| Location: TBA |
| Cost: $195 |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
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| Baby Gear Class! |
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There are so many products on the market these days and expectant and new parents find it confusing and hard to navigate through the stores and Internet. By taking this class you will learn about the advantages & disadvantages of the various baby products. Information from the class will assist you in determining what you may really need and how to safely use all your Baby Gear in the coming months and years.
Topics will include:
- Safety standards and their importance
- What are the basics needed for baby
- Car seats, strollers, carriers, diaper bags, toys, bath items, furniture, feeding items, clothing and safety
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| 2013: July 19, Oct 11 |
| Location: Wesson Building, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield |
| Cost: $15 |
| Registration and More Information: Register on-line or call 413-794-BABY (794-2229), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
