Education Programs

Our health education programs are available to all expectant mothers and their families. Call The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center at 401-845-1133 to sign up for a class or for more information.

• Expectant Parents Orientation and Tour - $26.25
  A class to help expectant parents prepare for the childbearing process. The class includes a tour of the birthing center and covers early and mid pregnancy issues, dealing with complications and making decisions prior to giving birth.Please call for schedule.
• Childbirth Preparation Class - $110.25
  Childbirth preparation classes for the expectant mother and her partner. Topics include Lamaze instruction and relaxation techniques, understanding the stages of labor, pain management and coping mechanisms, along with newborn feeding and parenting. This is a series of 4 classes offered on Monday or Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. We also offer a condensed Saturday birthing class for $105.
• Childbirth Preparation Refresher Series - $55.13
  A modified version of our Childbirth Preparation Series. Helps expectant parents refresh their knowledge of the childbirth process and newborn care. Call for dates.
• Breastfeeding Class - $27.57
  This class educates expectant parents about the advantages of breastfeeding, frequency of feedings, techniques for beginning breastfeeding, how to know when the baby is getting enough, preventing and resolving common problems. Dads are welcome and encouraged to attend. This class is offered the second Tuesday of every month.
• Breastfeeding Support Group - Free
  A postpartum support group to assist new mothers and offer support in the first few weeks of breastfeeding. Mothers are encouraged to share their ideas and concerns with other mothers. This group is facilitated by board-certified lactation consultants. Offered every Thursday in the birthing center.
• 24 Hour Warm Line - Free
  Parents can call the birthing center 24 hours a day with any questions or concerns they may have about newborn care, parenting or care of self. The Warm Line is 401-845-1110.
• Sibling Preparation Class - $27.57 per family
  A class to help prepare children for the arrival of a new baby. Topics include how important it is to be a big brother or sister, how to help parents with the baby and how to hold the baby. Children will make a birthday card for their new brother or sister with their picture in it. They will also be taken on a tour of the birthing center to see where their mother will be spending the night. For children 3 years of age or older. Both parents are encouraged to attend.
• Family and Friends CPR and First Aid - $49.62 per person
  Two classes designed especially for parents or others, such as grandparents or babysitters entrusted to supervise children. This class will teach basic CPR skills for children and infants and how to clear the airway when a child is choking. This class is offered monthly; please call for schedule.
• Infant Care Class - $27.57
  A class to help parents know what to expect in the first 6 weeks after giving birth. Discussions focus on the mother following the birth, as well as family adjustment issues. Newborn feeding and care is also discussed.
• Cesarean Preparation Class - $25
  A class to prepare the expectant mother and her partner prior to a cesarean delivery. By appointment.
• The Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center's Lending Library - Free
  The library offers a collection of health care books and videos that anyone can borrow. Subjects include infant care, parenting, pregnancy care, fathering and many others.