We are excited to present our current in-person classes and services to meet your Family Education needs.
We are currently offering two educational classes for parents.
Saturday Express Childbirth Education Class
This class meets every other month (dates below) and covers pregnancy, labor, delivery (vaginal and c-section), postpartum care and newborn care. Our classes will inspire, educate and alleviate any fears you may have about this exciting time of your life.
Topics include signs of labor, Lamaze breathing techniques, relaxation, comfort measures, birth plans, possible interventions, cesarean birth, medications and epidurals. Whether your birth plan is for a natural birth, an epidural, or a cesarean birth, we have all the information you need. This class is offered one Saturday every other month.
To register for our Saturday Express Class, please click here.
Or for more information, please call: 443-245-7305 or email Kimberly.Cruser@ChristianaCare.org.
It is recommended that you begin to inquire about scheduling classes between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy.
Dates for Saturday Express:
2025: February 8th, April 12th, June 7th, August 9th, October 4th, December 13th
Breastfeeding Education Class & Resources
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
We are now offering in-person Prenatal Breastfeeding Basics Classes every other month beginning March 4, 2025! The classes are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Topics covered in this class: The golden hour, getting the best start, breast pump selection and when to start pumping, proper positioning and latching as well as feeding expectations through the first year of life.
To register for our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, please click here.
Dates for Prenatal Breastfeeding:
2025: March 4th, May 6th, July 1st, September 2nd, November 4th
TLC (The Lactation Club) – Breastfeeding support group
Meeting in person every Wednesday 10 – 11:30am at ChristianaCare, Union Hospital. Come to the Welcome Desk at the Main Entrance for directions to the meeting room.
Outpatient Visits
Outpatient visits are available with our Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
Childbirth & Family Education Services & Support
Regardless of where your baby was born, these services are available to our community at no cost.
Tips for Successful Breastfeeding: ChristianaCare, Union Hospital commits to better support for new breastfeeding families.
Contact Information:
Class Info & Breastfeeding Assistance
Tel: (443) 245-7305
Email: Kimberly.Cruser@ChristianaCare.org