Online Childbirth Tours & Classes

• Recommended for parents during weeks 28-34 of pregnancy
• Number of classes: 4 (2 hours each)
• Frequency of Offering: 4 week series
• Cost: FREE to patients delivering within the Rochester Regional Health System      

For: Women / families who have not yet attended childbirth classes.

This 4 class series is full of answers to questions that most expectant mothers have. This class covers what to expect with your pregnancy and labor, as well as comfort techniques and pain control possibilities. Attendees will also learn about unexpected outcomes, such as cesarean delivery. A virtual tour is also available to view. 

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this class will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.

• Recommended for parents during weeks 30-37 of pregnancy
• Number of classes: 1 (2 hours)
• Frequency of Offering: Offered once per month
• Cost: FREE

For: Strongly suggested for families interested in learning more about breastfeeding.

This 2 hour class covers basic information on milk production and how to breastfeed. This class also contains videos on latching, positioning, feeding cues, and lifestyles of breastfeeding families, as well as the working, breastfeeding mother. 

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this class will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.

• Recommended for parents during weeks 25 – 32 of pregnancy
• 1 45-minute virtual tour
• Frequency of offering: Offered twice a month
• Cost: FREE (registration is required)

For: Expectant mothers and their families.

This 45-minute virtual tour of the Twig Birthing Center includes an eTour of the birthing center, and an in-depth discussion of what to expect during your admission, delivery, hospital stay and discharge.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all tours will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.

• Recommended for parents during weeks 28-34 of pregnancy
• Number of classes: 4 (2 hours)
• Frequency of Offering: 4 week series (Wednesday evenings 7pm – 9pm or Saturday mornings 10am-12pm)
• Cost (includes registration for up to 2 people):
  • Full price: $85
  • Employee price: $63.75
  • RRH Women’s Center Patients: FREE

For: Women / families who have not yet attended childbirth classes.

An overview of labor and delivery, Cesarean delivery care, postpartum care, exercise, breathing, relaxation, pain management and birth plans. Includes a virtual tour of the Twig Birthing Center. *As breastfeeding is not covered in this class, it is strongly recommended that attendees of this class also register for our separate Breastfeeding class.*

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this class will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.

• Recommended for parents during weeks 30-37 of pregnancy
• Number of classes: 1 (2 hours)
• Frequency of Offering: Offered once per month
• Cost (includes registration for up to 2 people):
  • Full price: $40
  • Employee price: $30
  • RRH Women’s Center Patients: FREE

For: Strongly suggested for families interested in learning more about breastfeeding.

Studies have shown that breastfeeding provides babies with the best nutrition. Current education will be provided to help you prepare for a successful experience. A support person is encouraged to attend.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this class will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.

The Understanding Birth interactive online course covers essential information on labor and more, and highlights ways partners can help throughout the process. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch several birth stories. You’ll even have an opportunity to create your own birth plan!

Topics

• Pregnancy
• Labor
• Birth Stories
• Comfort Techniques
• Medical Procedures
• Cesarean Birth
• Newborns
• Postpartum 

Cost: $40 per class, $75 for a breastfeeding & prenatal prep bundle

Welcome to Unity Breastfeeding - Virtually Meet Our IBCLC

This free, one hour online Zoom class is a brief introduction to how the breastfeeding journey is supported, along with some facts and tips to empower your infant feeding choice. Our IBCLC will review these concepts, and then open up the chat box for questions. You are also encouraged to email questions ahead of the class to [email protected].

Understanding Breastfeeding E-Class

Making the decision to breastfeed is one of the best things you can do for your baby! As with any new experience, you probably have lots of questions. Consider the Understanding Breastfeeding eClass your go-to guide for answers. This interactive online course covers the essentials, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. You will also have the opportunity to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker! 

Topics

• How Breastfeeding Works
• How to Breastfeed
• When to Feed Your Baby
• Getting Enough Milk
• Breast Care
• Breastfeeding Lifestyle 

Cost: $40 per class, $75 for a breastfeeding & prenatal prep bundle

Register Now Purchase a Bundle with the Prenatal Education Class

UMMC offers breastfeeding support for all mothers, through: 

• Our Breastfeeding 101 course. This course is part of the larger prenatal education course but if you'd like to only attend the breastfeeding portion, you can do so by registering below. This class will cover basic infant feeding primarily breastfeeding, feeding cues, positions, pumping, engorgement and resources after discharge. 

UMMC also offers a Lactation Education After Discharge (LEAD) program for all mothers, to provide support and guidance on their breastfeeding journey. As part of that program, we offer: 

• PMAD (perinatal mood and anxiety disorder peer support group)) - 1st Thursday of every month
• Our Lactation Questions Hotline at 585-344-8104
• Free 1:1 Outpatient lactation visits

Please reach out to UMMC’s Healthy Living Department at 585-344-5331 for any questions or assistance with registration.

A virtual tour of UMMC’s Maternity unit is available upon request at the completion of your childbirth class experience.  Please reach out to UMMC’s Healthy Living Department at 585-344-5331 for any questions or assistance with registration. 

UMMC offers a 4 class option for your childbirth education experience.  Attend 1 or all 4 classes. 

Cost:

• Total for all classes $85

• Employees - 25% Off

• UMMC-Women’s Care Center Patients - FREE

Class 1 (8-10AM): In this class you will get the lowdown on labor and delivery, Body processes, tools you may encounter in labor and discussion of C-Section with a Q&A session.

Class 2 (10:30AM-12:30): This class will cover the normal discomforts in labor, warning signs, comfort measures to get through labor and pain control options with birth plans and a Q&A session.

Class 3 (1:30-3:30): This class will cover postpartum care of mom and newborn care, discuss resources once you leave the hospital and also show discharge videos so that you can expedite your inpatient discharge.

Class 4 (5p-7p Thursday): This class will cover basic infant feeding primarily breastfeeding, feeding cues, positions, pumping, engorgement and resources after discharge.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this class will be led by our staff virtually via Zoom. All registrants will need to have access to a computer or mobile device in order to participate.