Prenatal and Baby Classes at UPMC Horizon

Many insurance companies reimburse for prenatal classes, so check with your provider before class begins. For more information or to register for classes, call 724-983-7962.

Lamaze Prenatal Classes

Lamaze Prenatal Classes are four-week courses that offer expectant parents insight into labor, delivery, post-partum, and newborn care. Classes provide an informal and relaxed atmosphere encouraging the exchange of questions and answers about birth and what typically happens during the hospital stay. Classes are designed to inform parents about:

  • Signs of labor
  • Felaxation skills
  • Comfort measures
  • Pain management through epidurals
  • Breathing techniques
  • Newborn care

The mother-to-be and her support person have hands-on practice with various comfort measures and rehearse for labor, which helps to decrease anxiety and uncertainty regarding the upcoming birth. Instructors are Lamaze-certified.

Lamaze Weekend Prenatal Classes

These are two-day courses offered on Thursday evenings and for eight hours on Saturdays. It offers expectant parents insight into labor, delivery, post-partum, and newborn care. Classes are designed to inform parents about:

  • Signs of labor
  • Relaxation skills
  • Comfort measures
  • Pain management through epidurals
  • Breathing techniques
  • Newborn care

The mother-to-be and her support person will have hands-on practice with various comfort measures and rehearse for labor, which helps to decrease anxiety and uncertainty regarding the upcoming birth. Instructors are Lamaze-certified.

Refresher Lamaze Prenatal Class

The objective of the Refresher Lamaze Prenatal Class is to provide an overview of birthing options and coping strategies. The target audience is second- or third-time parents and mothers who have had a previous Cesarean section. The course content is based on the needs of the participants. Class is informal and encourages questions, concerns, and open discussion.

The Breastfeeding Class

This is a two-hour educational session for expectant parents to help moms-to-be feel confident about the choice to breastfeed. Topics include getting started with positioning baby and latching-on, recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and continuing breastfeeding whether at home or at work. Lactation consultants will answer questions and address concerns regarding the benefits of breastfeeding. Support people (including spouses) are encouraged to attend.

The Sibling Class

This class introduces children to the role of big brother or sister. Some activities include making a "Welcome Home" poster for the newborn, t-shirt painting, a tour of the obstetrics department, and snack time. Children ages 3 to 12 are welcome.

The Family and Friends Pediatric CPR Course

This CPR course focuses on basic one-person rescue CPR and relief of foreign body obstruction (choking) for conscious children and infants. An instruction booklet is included with the cost of the course.

Contact Us

UPMC Horizon–Greenville
110 North Main St.
Greenville, PA 16125

UPMC Horizon–Shenango Valley
2200 Memorial Drive
Farrell, PA 16121

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