To meet the needs of every family, UPMC Hanover now offers our parent/child classes both online and in-person. Please see the menu of classes below. Many of our classes may be covered or reimbursed by insurance. Please contact your insurance provider for details.
If you have any questions please contact our Parent Child Education Coordinator by phone at 717-231-8916 or by email at parentchildeducation@upmc.edu.
Baby Care Basics is recommended for expectant parents in the second trimester but may be taken any time before birth. Parents will learn how to care for a newborn and navigate early parenting. Discussion, demonstration, and class participation are used to teach basic information about baby’s bath, cord care, diapering, safety, and feeding. Other topics include the importance of skin-to-skin and rooming-in, normal newborn behaviors, symptoms of illness, and how to stimulate learning. CPR will not be covered in this class.
Register here for the online/virtual Baby Care Basics class.
Register here for the in-person Baby Care Basics class.
Register here for the online/virtual Weekend Baby Care Basics class.
Register here for the in-person Weekend Baby Care Basics class.
This free class is taught by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), focuses on the joys and common concerns of breastfeeding. Discussion includes the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, the importance of skin-to-skin and rooming-in, identifying baby’s feeding cues, maintaining a milk supply and other practical information. Additional topics include combining breastfeeding and working, expression and storage of breast milk, and use of breast pumps. Expectant partners are encouraged to attend.
Saturday sessions meet for one 4-hour class.
Register here for a virtual Saturday class.
Register here for the virtual two week class.
Register here for the virtual Breastfeeding-Twins, Triplets and More class. (Breastfeeding Basics is a prerequisite for registration)
Our breastfeeding support group is designed to continue to help mothers in our communities after the birth of their baby. We offer a monthly one hour in-person opportunity for mothers to come together and communicate what is working and what is not so other mothers can learn. Through these support groups, mothers leave with a better understanding of breastfeeding as the mother-baby dyad continue to develop together.
Preparing for Childbirth covers the labor and birth process, breathing and relaxation techniques, anesthesia choices, cesarean delivery, recovery and post-partum, and baby care. A virtual tour of the Maternity Department is also included. It is designed for women who are in their seventh month of pregnancy.
Register here for this UPMC Magee-Womens class at UPMC Hanover.
This three evening Preparing for Childbirth class covers healthy pregnancy, the labor and birth process, breathing and relaxation techniques, anesthesia choices, cesarean delivery, recovery, and post-partum. It is designed for women who are in their seventh month of pregnancy.
Register here for the Weeknight Childbirth Preparation (in-person) class.
Preparation makes all the difference in the world when it comes to safety and harmony between a new baby and family dog. This 2 hour Dogs and Storks TM program provides consistent and current information, offering solutions and addressing common challenges that expectant or new parents may experience. Topics covered include your pregnancy and your dog, concerns about jealousy and acceptance of the baby, setting up your home environment for safety, introducing your dog to your baby, the subtle body language of dogs, and fun ways to include your dog in daily activities from the start.
Registration fee: $25 (includes partner)
Register here for the Dogs and Storks Class.
Dogs & Toddlers™ is the ideal program for families with dogs and babies who are soon to be crawling or walking. Often the first 3 months have gone smoothly, and many families are caught off guard when their dog begins to show discomfort with the new developmental changes of their mobile baby.
This program offers insight and proactive options for some of the common challenges families with dogs experience as baby becomes mobile.
Early Pregnancy Class is a free one night class designed to help expectant parents prepare for a healthy well informed pregnancy. Class focuses on common changes, wellness, the importance of prenatal care, how to navigate maternity services at UPMC in central Pennsylvania and so much more! Expectant parent and support person encouraged to attend. Class is taught by an experienced member of the UPMC in Central Pa. Parent/Child Education team.
Registration fee: None (registration required)
The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible.
Registration Fee: None (registration required)
Register here for the Family & Friends CPR Course in Harrisburg
The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, adult CPR with breaths, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR, and mild and severe airway block for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible.
Registration Fee: None (registration required)
Register here for the Family & Friends CPR Course at UPMC Memorial
This single evening virtual class focuses on the experience of the grandparent. New trends in medical practices and current recommendations for infant care and safety will be discussed. Suggestions on how grandparents can support the new family and play a valuable role in the lives of their grandchildren will be shared.
Register here for the virtual Grandparents Class.
Register here for the in-person York Memorial Grandparents Class.
This 3 hour one on one class gives families an opportunity to customize their childbirth instruction experience. The time, place and content is determined in coordination with a certified childbirth educator to meet the needs of an individual family. Topics could include, pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques and breathing, medical interventions and pain management, cesarean birth, newborn appearance/care and postpartum recovery. After registration you should hear from us within 3 business days, if you have questions or have not received a call please contact us at 717-231-8916.
This class can be offered in person or virtual per family preference.
Register here for the Individualized Childbirth/Baby Care Class
Breastfeeding can be very challenging, especially during the first few weeks following childbirth. Our lactation department is available if you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding after going home from the hospital with your baby. If your concern cannot be addressed over the phone, we can arrange a virtual appointment with one of our UPMC Magee-Womens lactation consultants or counselors at no charge.
Phone: 717-316-2262
Having a baby is a life-changing experience that can seem overwhelming at times. Even if you have older children, you may find that you have questions or concerns about parenting or need a place where you can talk with other parents who are having similar experiences.
New Parent Network is for new mothers and their babies aged zero to eighteen months, meets virtually from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM every Monday and Thursday.
Working Parents is for parents of babies 0-18 months who work during the week. This group meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM.
To register or for more information contact Betsy Newman at newmane2@upmc.edu
.The Maternal Wellness Program at UPMC is committed to women’s health and wellness. We guide women through their pregnancy and postpartum journey, as well as their child’s early development. Learn more about Maternal Wellness Classes.
Registration Fee: None (registration required)
Register here for the 4th Trimester and Pelvic Floor Recovery: Physical Therapy Series.
Register here for And Baby Makes 3.
Register here for How to Talk to Your Loved Ones.
Register here for the HOPE Group.
Register here for Music Assisted Relaxation.
Register here for My Changing Body.
Register here for Setting Realistic Boundaries and Expectations (In-Person) Class.
Many women who have had cesareans can go on to have a vaginal birth. This class is an opportunity to gather information and gain support to give birth vaginally after a previous cesarean birth. This two-hour program is recommended during pregnancy when thinking about vaginal birth after cesarean.
Register here for the Preparing for Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean class.
Ready and Waiting is a class that discusses policies and procedures pertaining to your baby's birth, including admission and visitation policies and safety and security procedures. A tour (virtual or in-person) of the maternity department at UPMC Hanover is also included along with a question-and-answer period.
We recommend attending this session around weeks 34-36 of your pregnancy. This is not a replacement for Childbirth Classes.
Register here for Hospital Tours for Expectant Parents at UPMC Hanover.
Register here for Ready and Waiting (online/virtual) Hospital Preparation and Tour at UPMC Hanover.
This in-person 2 1/2 hour class was developed exclusively for families expecting multiples. Class covers topics from the anatomy of twin and higher order multiple pregnancies, to the management of pregnancy, labor and birth, and early parenting. All classes are taught by a nationally certified childbirth educator. Class numbers will be limited to 4 families for a personalized class experience.
Registration Fee: $25
UPMC Harrisburg offers anytime, anywhere parent education powered by YoMingo®, an education program designed to give you convenient access to valuable information. It includes the tools and support you need at every stage.
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This education powered by YoMingo is available on any device with an internet connection, or as a mobile app called myYoMingo.
Register for the program and follow the instructions. Once you have registered, you will receive an email invitation where you can create a unique password and login.
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UPMC in Central Pa. now offers virtual support groups on Facebook! This convenient option offers members the latest information about tobacco use addiction, complications of use, benefits of quitting, treatment options, and access to other supportive resources. Moderated by our team of tobacco treatment specialists, our support groups are a place where current and former tobacco users come together to share ideas, discuss topics, and tell their stories. Interactive features include videos, posts, activities, and active discussions about the quitting process and staying quit. Join us and connect with other members who understand what you are going through. Signing up is quick, easy and free &; and you can join us whenever you're ready!
For more information and to register, call 717-849-5463.
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