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Preparing for Childbirth Classes

Childbirth Education/Lamaze

Parents-to-be share common fears and concerns regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery, and parenting.

The Childbirth Education/Lamaze course demystifies the labor and birthing experience through:

  • Discussion of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
  • Discussion of cesarean birth
  • Presentation of breathing and relaxation techniques for maintaining control during labor and delivery
  • Discussion of analgesia and anesthesia options for labor and delivery
  • A tour of maternity facilities at The Mount Sinai Hospital
  • Videos and other audio-visual aids

There are two types of Childbirth/Lamaze programs: Standard and Weekend Condensed.

Standard

Weekday Childbirth / Lamaze Classes

Weekday classes are two-and one-half hours a week over four consecutive weeks. Mothers-to-be should schedule childbirth classes approximately eight to nine weeks before the baby is due. Classes, such as Preparation for Breastfeeding and Caring For Your Newborn, are included at no additional cost, however, they are scheduled separately from the Lamaze classes. Spanish language classes are also available.

  • Cost: Call for rate information
  • Class Availability: M-F times available
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118
  • Call 212–241–7491 to sign up

Lamaze Weekday Schedule for 2009

August - September

  • Monday, 8/31, 9/14, 9/21, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tuesday, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue,Rm 3-25
  • Wednesday, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level

September - November

  • Thursday, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Monday, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tuesday, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue, Rm 3-25

November - December

  • Thursday, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Monday, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tuesday, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue,Rm 3-25
  • Wednesday, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level

Weekend Lamaze

Weekend Lamaze Classes

We offer the same 2-1/2 hour weekday course plan on Saturdays and Sundays. You can participate on three consecutive Saturdays, three consecutive Sundays, or as an intensive weekend package consisting of two 5-hour sessions. Lunch is included for the weekend package.

A 2-1/2 hour refresher course is also available. Contact us for rates and information.

  • Cost: Call for rate information, and please specify which course.
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118
  • Call 212–241–7491 to sign up

Lamaze Intensive Weekend Schedule

  • Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Saturday and Sunday, December 12 and 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level

Lamaze Sunday Schedule

  • Sunday, 7/19, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, 10/18, 10/25, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, 11/8, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, 12/6, 12/20, 12/27, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

The session is a 2-hour comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding techniques, breast preparation, and care. Topics of discussion include maternal and nutritional needs, advantages of breastfeeding for mother and infant, and positioning the baby correctly at the breast.

  • Cost: $75
  • Call 212–241–7491 to sign up

Breastfeeding Classes for 2009

August - October

  • Wednesday, August 5, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Sunday, August 9, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Monday, August 17, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, August 26, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, September 9, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Monday, October 5, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, October 7, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level

October - December

  • Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Thursday, October 22, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Sunday, October 25, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, November 15, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Monday, November 23, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tuesday, November 24, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Wednesday, November 25, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, December 2, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, December 20, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25

Caring for a Newborn

This is a two-hour class devoted to teaching baby-care basics. Topics include bath demonstration, swaddling, diapering, temperature taking, dressing, infant safety, and basic needs.

  • Cost: $75
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118 for dates
    [We encourage grandparents who are interested in learning the latest research-based information about caring for newborns to register for this class.]

Classes Schedule for 2009:

  • Thursday, September 10, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Monday, September 28, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, September 30, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tueday, October 13, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, October 18, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Thursday, October 29, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Sunday, November 8, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Monday, November 16, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Wednesday, November 18, 6 pm - 8 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tueday, December 1, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, December 8, 2 pm - 4 pm, 1184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Thursday, December 10, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE
  • Monday, December 28, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE

Preparing for Childbirth Classes in Spanish

Lamaze in Spanish

  • Class Times: M-F Times Available
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118 for dates
  • Call 212–241–7491 to schedule

Class Schedule for 2009

  • Thursday, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 1425 Madison Avenue, Rm 4-82

  • Thursday, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 1425 Madison Avenue, Rm 4-82

  • Thursday, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 1425 Madison Avenue, Rm 4-82

Breastfeeding Schedule for 2009

  • Thursday, 8/13, 10/15, 11/17, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 1425 Madison Avenue, Rm 4-82

    Caring for a Newborn Schedule for 2009

    • Thursday, 8/20 and 10/22, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 1425 Madison Avenue, Rm 4-82

Preparation for Caesarean Birth

A two-hour class designed to meet the educational needs of parents-to-be who are scheduled to have a Cesarean birth. Discussion will include potential implications for operative procedures, anesthesia and post-operative analgesia options, and techniques for facilitating post-operative recovery.

  • Cost: Call for details
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118 for dates

Tot Saver (Infant CPR)

This is a 3-hour class that reviews the basics of life-saving techniques of CPR, assistance with a choking infant or child, and use of Emergency Medical Services (911).

  • Cost: $75 per person, $135 per couple
  • Time: Wednesdays, 6 pm - 9 pm
  • Location: 1184 Fifth Avenue, 8th floor Conference Room
  • Information: Call 212–241–5118

Tot Saver Schedule for 2009

  • Wednesday, 9/30, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 1176 Fifth Avenue KPE Level
  • Tuesday, 10/13, 6 pm - 8 pm, 184 Fifth Avenue 3-25
  • Sunday, October 18, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 1184 5th Avenue, Rm 3-25

Schedule information will update monthly. Check back to find dates for the upcoming months.

Tours

Tours of the Mount Sinai Maternal Child Center include the labor and delivery areas and all mother-baby areas and last approximately one hour.

  • Cost: No charge, but registration is required
  • Private tours are available, registration fee is $35
  • Call 212–241–5118 for information or to register

Tour Schedule for 2009

Tour meeting location is 1176 Fifth Avenue, KP Lobby.

  • Thursday, August 6, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Monday, August 10, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, August 12, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Call for location
  • Sunday, August 16, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Monday, August 17, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Monday, August 24, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Monday, September 14, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 15, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Monday, October 19, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Monday, October 26, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Monday, November 9, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Sunday, November 22, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Monday, November 30, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Monday, December 2, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Monday, December 7, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 17, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, December 27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Monday, December 28, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

General Class Information

  • The mother-to-be should be accompanied by the individual who will be her support person during labor and delivery.
  • Both mother-to-be and support person should attend all classes. Please wear comfortable clothes to class.
  • All childbirth classes are taught by Registered Nurses who have been certified as Childbirth Educators and Lactation Consultants.

Payment
Make checks or money orders are payable to: The Mount Sinai Hospital (Parent Education Class), or you may pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

Cancellations
There is a $50 processing fee for all Lamaze class cancellations. A refund of 50% of the class fee will be made, provided the cancellation is made within 48-hours of the first scheduled class. After the 48-hour period, no refunds will be granted.

For individual classes, including but not limited to, Refresher Lamaze, Preparation for Breastfeeding, Preparation for Newborn Care, Preparation for Cesarean Birth, and Sibling Preparation, there will be a $25 processing fee.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Contact Information

Talk to us: (212) 241-7491

Location:

The Mount Sinai Medical Center, The Kravis Children's Hospital, One Gustave Levy Place, Box 1635, New York, NY 10029-6574

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The Mount Sinai Perinatal Bereavement Program

We provide bereavement services for families who have experienced a loss during pregnancy or in early infancy. Read our brochure by selecting "More" below or contact us at (212) 241-4685.

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