Pregnancy and Prenatal Classes at Norton Healthcare
Norton Healthcare is committed to providing the resources you need to prepare you for pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. We believe the more information you have, the more confident you will feel and the safer your baby will be during pregnancy and after delivery.
We offer a broad range of childbirth and parenting classes to ensure you’re ready for the big day and beyond.
Pregnancy and Prenatal Classes We Offer
Prenatal classes include:
- Childbirth and Newborn Prep
- Lamaze Principles
- Multiples
- Comfort techniques
- Childbirth Refresher
- Prenatal Yoga
Newborn care classes include:
- Breastfeeding Essentials
- Breastfeeding: Beyond the Basics
- Baby Basics With a Pediatrician
- Developmental Milestones
- Safe Baby
- Infant-only CPR
We also offer special classes and ongoing groups such as All About Doulas and New Mommy 101.
Check out our full list of courses, dates and descriptions, and register online.
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