Taught by registered nurses, the first half of the class covers basic infant care like bathing, cord care, diapering, temperature taking, and circumcision care. In the second half, infant and child CPR and choking rescue methods will be taught. Household babyproofing and safety is also included. This class is taught using The American Heart Association Infant CPR Anytime program. It is not a certification program.
Saturday combined classes are offered from 8 a.m.- 12 p.m., and include a break. The Safety and CPR portion of the class may be scheduled independently from the Infant Care portion of the class. This class is for educational purposes and certification will not be obtained during the course.
Fees for Combined Class: $30 per person, $45 per couple
Fees for Individual Class: $20 per person, $30 per couple
Please email jmachamer@umm.edu or call 410-328-2944 and provide your name, phone number, home address and due date for the class date you?d like to register for. Information including a registration form, parking and directions will be sent out promptly.
Taught by a registered nurse, this class covers topics including advantages of breastfeeding, positioning and proper latch, pumping and storing breast milk, and returning to work. Monday classes are offered from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Fees: $30 per individual/couple
Please email jmachamer@umm.edu or call 410-328-2944 and provide your name, phone number, home address, and due date for the class date you?d like to register for. Information including a registration form, parking and directions will be sent out promptly.
Tour includes Labor and Delivery Unit, Mother/Baby Unit and Newborn Nursery. Does not include tour of NICU. Tours are held once a month on Sunday afternoons from 4-5pm. Tour is free for expectant mothers and support person, although registration is required.
Sibling Tours
Sibling tours are arranged on an individual basis and are tailored to the individual child?s age and needs. Tours typically include reading a book or coloring activity, a discussion about the new baby and a souvenir cap, booties and gown. Family and child will tour Labor and Delivery Unit, Mother/Baby Unit and Newborn Nursery. Recommended for children ages 4-8.
Fees: $5 per child
To register for a tour, please email jmachamer@umm.edu or call 410-328-2944 and provide your name, phone number, home address and due date for the tour date you?d like to register for. Information including a registration form, parking and directions will be sent out promptly.
Childbirth education classes are offered once monthly as a marathon all-day class on Sundays, from 9am-3pm. The class includes breathing and relaxation techniques, discussion on the stages of labor, pain management options, pushing techniques and what to expect in the immediate postpartum period. Class also includes a tour of Labor and Delivery.
Fees: $75 per individual/couple
Please email jmachamer@umm.edu or call 410-328-2944 and provide your name, phone number, home address and due date for the class date you?d like to register for. Information including a registration form, parking and directions will be sent out promptly.
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