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Good Samaritan - Cesarean Delivery Class - 11/10/25
with Hadley H
This class is cosponsored by the Childbirth Education Association(CEA) and is free with registration for a CEA childbirth Class.
This 90 minute class prepares you for either a scheduled or unplanned cesarean birth. This class explores the reasons for a cesarean birth and what to expect before, during and after birth.
Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.
Bethesda North Maternity Tour - 11/12/25
with Kristi P
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. The tour will meet and start in the Main Front Lobby.
This tour is appropriate for adults only, NO CHILDREN will be permitted in these tours.
Big Brother/Big Sister Class - Bethesda North - 11/12//25
with Kristi P
This class is designed to help children ages 3.5 and up prepare for family changes as they become big brothers or big sisters. In this class parents and children participate together, and your child will practice feeding, diapering, and burping their doll in class. The class includes a funny sibling video that kids will enjoy as well as learn from.
Please bring a doll or stuffed animal to class for your child to practice with. No tour will be provided with this class.
Your child will receive a big brother or big sister certificate and T-shirt.
McCullough-Hyde Breastfeeding - 11/12/25
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.
CarFit - Wilmington Safety Center - 11/13/2025
with Stephanie L
CarFit is a FREE, interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their personal vehicle "fit" them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road.
- Review 12 key areas of your fit to your car such as adequate space from the steering wheel, proper seat belt use, and properly adjusted head restraints.
- Learn how to use and adjust your safety devices
- Each checkup takes about 20 minutes — this is not a driving test or mechanical inspection.
TotSaver - Bethesda North - 11/13/25
with Deb P
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.
CEA One-Day Condensed Childbirth - Good Samaritan - 11/15/25
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.
Do you want information about labor and delivery but are short on time? This class provides the information in a condensed format. 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.
CEA One-Day Condensed Childbirth - McCullough-Hyde - 11/15/25
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.
Do you want information about labor and delivery but are short on time? This class provides the information in a condensed format. 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.
The Breastfeeding class is offered free of charge with registration. To register for the FREE CEA In-Person Breastfeeding Class, use the promo code you recieve in your registration email.