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Bethesda North Maternity Tour - 09/09/25
with Barbara D
During these group sessions, you will be introduced to the maternity services available at Bethesda North Hospital and discuss what to expect during your stay. The tour includes the areas of Labor and Delivery and Postpartum of each hospital. With these general tours there will be no visit to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Good Samaritan or the Harold and Margaret Thomas Special Care Nursery at Bethesda North.
DO NOT ADD YOUR PARTNER, ONLY YOURSELF. Enroll the expectant Mother only, each registration reserves a spot for her and 1 support person.
This tour is appropriate for adults only, NO CHILDREN will be permitted in these tours.
Bethesda North - Multiple Childbirth - 09/09/25
with Liz A
This class is designed to meet the special needs of parents who are having twins or more. Topics covered include bedrest, testing, medications, delivery, breastfeeding and providing breastmilk, Newborn Intensive Care Unit/ Special Care Nursery, and coping with preemies.
Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.
CEA Breastfeeding Bethesda North - 09/09/25
with Hadley H
This class is cosponsored by the Childbirth Education Association (CEA) and is free with registration for a CEA childbirth Class.
All instructors are IBCLC‘s(International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) or CLC‘s (Certified Lactation Counselors) Although breastfeeding is a natural experience for mom and baby, it is a learned skill. Your birth partner is encouraged to attend this class with you. Together you will learn:
- How to recognize if the baby has a good latch
- How to know if the baby is getting enough milk
- Where to find help for breastfeeding concerns
- Tips for returning to work or school
Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.
Good Samaritan - 5 Week Childbirth Class - 09/09/25
with Hadley H
This class is cosponsored by the Childbirth Education Association (CEA).
Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.
This five-week series will help prepare you for your birth experience and empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions. In our interactive classes you will learn:
- Prenatal and infant nutrition
- How to know when you are in labor
- What will happen in the hospital?
- Comfort techniques to cope with labor and ways your coach can help.
- What your options are concerning medication and other interventions
- What you can expect after delivery for you and your baby
A Tour IS NOT included in this class.
Breastfeeding and cesarean delivery classes are offered free of charge with registration. To register for the FREE CEA In-Person Breastfeeding Class and FREE CEA In-Person Cesarean Delivery class, use the promo code you recieve in your registration email.
Good Samaritan Maternity Tour - 09/10/25
with Dianne R
During these group sessions, you will be introduced to the maternity services available at Good Samaritan Hospital and discuss what to expect during your stay. The tour includes the areas of Labor and Delivery and Postpartum of each hospital. With these general tours there will be no visit to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Good Samaritan.
DO NOT ADD YOUR PARTNER, ONLY YOURSELF. Enroll the expectant Mother only, each registration reserves a spot for her and 1 support person.
This tour is appropriate for adults only, NO CHILDREN will be permitted in these tours.
McCullough-Hyde Breastfeeding - 09/10/25
with Hadley H
This class is cosponsored by the Childbirth Education Association (CEA) and is free with registration for a CEA childbirth Class.
All instructors are IBCLC‘s(International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) or CLC‘s (Certified Lactation Counselors) Although breastfeeding is a natural experience for mom and baby, it is a learned skill. Your birth partner is encouraged to attend this class with you. Together you will learn:
- How to recognize if the baby has a good latch
- How to know if the baby is getting enough milk
- Where to find help for breastfeeding concerns
- Tips for returning to work or school
Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.
Tai Chi for Health - Mason - 09/11/25
with Stephanie L
This series will be taught by a certified Tai Chi for Health Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. Tai Chi for Health can be done seated or standing.
Tai chi benefits include:
- Improve your balance
- Increase your leg strength through low impact exercises
- Reduce your fear of falling
- Improve your mobility
- Increase your flexibility through a series of slow movements and deep breathing
TotSaver - Good Samaritan - 09/11/25
with Barbara D
This program teaches cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques from the American Heart Association (AHA). It is designed to teach you how to recognize medical emergencies, seek emergency assistance for the infant, child, and adult in your life, and how to perform CPR. A CPR manual is included. Follows AHA guidelines.
**Each person in attendance must pre-register separately. Those arriving for class who are not registered may not be able to attend.