The content of this one-day class is designed to prepare you for your labor and delivery. This course uses education material that is interactive and covers essential information on anatomy, labor, medical procedures, comfort techniques, newborns, postpartum and much more. The class discusses ways partners can help throughout the process. There are interactive activities in the class material, such as videos, animations, and much more. You’ll also get a sense of what labor is really like as you watch birth stories. You will also receive a maternity tour as part of this class. Lunch is not included.

Only register the expectant mother. She is encouraged to bring a birthing partner with her.

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.

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.

If you have more than one person attending this class, each participant must be registered due to manikin availability. Those arriving for class who are not registered may not be able to attend.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

If you have more than one person attending this class, each participant must be registered due to manikin availability. Those arriving for class who are not registered may not be able to attend.