Event Categories: Childbirth Education & Parenting
Preparing for Childbirth (One Day Session)
This full day childbirth series is held on Saturday’s from 9:00am – 4:00pm to fit your busy work or personal schedules. Whether you are expecting your first baby or need a refresher, this course prepares couples for the challenges of labor and the whole birth experience. Learn state of the art childbirth preparation all in ... Preparing for Childbirth (One Day Session)
Snuggery Open House for Expectant Parents
The Joyce Stock Snuggery tours are offered twice a month for families who would like to know more about Labor & Delivery at the Joyce Stock Snuggery. An RN will give a guided tour of the unit, offering general information on your options for birth at the Joyce Stock Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital. Couples ... Snuggery Open House for Expectant Parents
Caring for Your Infant
Designed especially for parents in the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, this course covers the practical how-tos of baby care. You’ll gain hands-on experience in bathing, positioning, handling, feeding and diapering your baby, and find answers to all your questions about newborn safety and signs of illness and infection.
Boot Camp for New Dads
Boot Camp helps prepare dads-to-be for the challenges ahead by bringing them in together with veteran dads and their newborn babies for a fun and interactive session. Included are hands-on demonstrations of burping, changing and swaddling a baby as well as bonding, forming a parenting team, child safety, preventing child abuse, and the “trouble shooter’s ... Boot Camp for New Dads
Preparing for Breastfeeding
This special prenatal class is offered for women planning to breastfeed, as well as for those who are undecided. You’ll learn all the advantages and possible difficulties of breast feeding your baby. You will learn the basic techniques that will help you prepare for breastfeeding and feel confident about what to do. This class is ... Preparing for Breastfeeding
Preparing for Childbirth (Two Sessions Over Two Weeks)
Whether you are expecting your first baby or need a refresher, this course prepares couples for the challenges of labor and the whole birth experience. Learn state of the art childbirth preparation over in two sessions over two weeks (class content is the same as the Childbirth Preparation Series). Please bring 2 pillows. Class size ... Preparing for Childbirth (Two Sessions Over Two Weeks)
Bundle of Joy Baby Cafe
Are you pregnant and interested in breastfeeding? Already breastfeeding and want to meet other moms? Need answers to breastfeeding questions? The Bundle of Joy Baby Cafe is the place to go! This program is led by nurses from the Joyce Stock Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital. For more information, please call 518-926-6055.
Infant Care Class (2 Nights)
Expectant and adoptive parents are invited to join us and learn about a variety of care topics, including newborn characteristics and behaviors, hospital routines, daily care and bathing, diapering, swaddling, feeding issues, crying, and colic. We will also discuss health and safety information, including SIDS risk factors. We offer discounts for active/retired military, hospital employees, ... Infant Care Class (2 Nights)
Childbirth Preparation Series (Two Sessions Over Two Weeks)
Childbirth Preparation is a two-class series designed to educate expectant parents on their options during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. There will be two sessions over two weeks to cover all the necessary topics. Please see below for the two dates of your class. We will discuss having a healthy pregnancy, the work of labor and ... Childbirth Preparation Series (Two Sessions Over Two Weeks)
Infant Care Class (1 Night)
Expectant and adoptive parents are invited to join us and learn about a variety of care topics, including newborn characteristics and behaviors, hospital routines, daily care and bathing, diapering, swaddling, feeding issues, crying, and colic. We will also discuss health and safety information, including SIDS risk factors. Each registrant may bring a support person with ... Infant Care Class (1 Night)