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Expectant Parent & Family Education

Breastfeeding Class

If you’re curious about breastfeeding or worried about how it will go, this class is a great place to start! This class is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has helped with breastfeeding in West Michigan for many years, both in the hospitals and out in the community. She will help you see and experience the beauty of breastfeeding – it’s normal, natural, and healthy! This class will cover the emotional and physical benefits of breastfeeding, mother and baby nutrition, practical “how-tos,” nursing as a working mother, and so much more. This class is for you and your support person – partners are encouraged to attend!

* This class is $25 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Breastfeeding Class (S9443).

Breastfeeding Class

If you’re curious about breastfeeding or worried about how it will go, this class is a great place to start! This class is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has helped with breastfeeding in West Michigan for many years, both in the hospitals and out in the community. She will help you see and experience the beauty of breastfeeding – it’s normal, natural, and healthy! This class will cover the emotional and physical benefits of breastfeeding, mother and baby nutrition, practical “how-tos,” nursing as a working mother, and so much more. This class is for you and your support person – partners are encouraged to attend!

* This class is $25 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Breastfeeding Class (S9443).

Breastfeeding Class

If you’re curious about breastfeeding or worried about how it will go, this class is a great place to start! This class is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has helped with breastfeeding in West Michigan for many years, both in the hospitals and out in the community. She will help you see and experience the beauty of breastfeeding – it’s normal, natural, and healthy! This class will cover the emotional and physical benefits of breastfeeding, mother and baby nutrition, practical “how-tos,” nursing as a working mother, and so much more. This class is for you and your support person – partners are encouraged to attend!

* This class is $25 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Breastfeeding Class (S9443).

Breastfeeding Class

If you’re curious about breastfeeding or worried about how it will go, this class is a great place to start! This class is taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has helped with breastfeeding in West Michigan for many years, both in the hospitals and out in the community. She will help you see and experience the beauty of breastfeeding – it’s normal, natural, and healthy! This class will cover the emotional and physical benefits of breastfeeding, mother and baby nutrition, practical “how-tos,” nursing as a working mother, and so much more. This class is for you and your support person – partners are encouraged to attend!

* This class is $25 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Breastfeeding Class (S9443).

Newborn Care Class

Taking your baby home and the first six weeks are exciting. Let us help you prepare!

This class will help new parents feel more confident, comfortable and prepared for the first six weeks of baby’s life. It’s also ideal for parents who are adopting a newborn. You’ll enjoy the hands-on stations to practice real-life scenarios, as well as great discussion that includes practical tips. Topics include: newborn appearance, senses and brain development, understanding baby’s communication cues, why babies cry and how to comfort them, feeding your baby, diapering, bathing, sleeping, keeping baby healthy and safe, and more! We recommend that you take this class in addition to the Childbirth Class.

*This class is $35 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class series. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Newborn Care (Parenting) Class (S9444).

Newborn Care Class

Taking your baby home and the first six weeks are exciting. Let us help you prepare!

This class will help new parents feel more confident, comfortable and prepared for the first six weeks of baby’s life. It’s also ideal for parents who are adopting a newborn. You’ll enjoy the hands-on stations to practice real-life scenarios, as well as great discussion that includes practical tips. Topics include: newborn appearance, senses and brain development, understanding baby’s communication cues, why babies cry and how to comfort them, feeding your baby, diapering, bathing, sleeping, keeping baby healthy and safe, and more! We recommend that you take this class in addition to the Childbirth Class.

*This class is $35 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class series. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Newborn Care (Parenting) Class (S9444).

Newborn Care Class

Taking your baby home and the first six weeks are exciting. Let us help you prepare!

This class will help new parents feel more confident, comfortable and prepared for the first six weeks of baby’s life. It’s also ideal for parents who are adopting a newborn. You’ll enjoy the hands-on stations to practice real-life scenarios, as well as great discussion that includes practical tips. Topics include: newborn appearance, senses and brain development, understanding baby’s communication cues, why babies cry and how to comfort them, feeding your baby, diapering, bathing, sleeping, keeping baby healthy and safe, and more! We recommend that you take this class in addition to the Childbirth Class.

*This class is $35 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class series. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Newborn Care (Parenting) Class (S9444).

Newborn Care Class

Taking your baby home and the first six weeks are exciting. Let us help you prepare!

This class will help new parents feel more confident, comfortable and prepared for the first six weeks of baby’s life. It’s also ideal for parents who are adopting a newborn. You’ll enjoy the hands-on stations to practice real-life scenarios, as well as great discussion that includes practical tips. Topics include: newborn appearance, senses and brain development, understanding baby’s communication cues, why babies cry and how to comfort them, feeding your baby, diapering, bathing, sleeping, keeping baby healthy and safe, and more! We recommend that you take this class in addition to the Childbirth Class.

*This class is $35 and is directly billed to your insurance. Your insurance will not be billed until after you have completed this class series. You are responsible for any balance not covered by insurance. If you have questions regarding insurance coverage, please contact your insurance company directly. They may ask for a diagnostic or procedure code: Newborn Care (Parenting) Class (S9444).

Car Seat Safety Class

Parents will gain hands-on training and confidence with their baby’s car seat. The class is facilitated by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The class provides information on properly securing baby in the car seat, correctly installing in your car, safety features of your car seat and your vehicle, common car seat errors and solutions, allowed add-on products and more.

Why a car seat safety class?

One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves being mindful of child passenger safety. 90% of car seats are not used correctly which correlates with traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in children. To protect against this tragedy, parents must have the proper information and resources they need to correctly buckle up their children in their car.

What to bring to class

  • Car seat and base (if applicable)
  • Car seat manual
  • Doll/stuffed animal

* This class is $30 for the in-person class and is not billed to your insurance, you are responsible to pay the balance before the class date.

Car Seat Safety Class

Parents will gain hands-on training and confidence with their baby’s car seat. The class is facilitated by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The class provides information on properly securing baby in the car seat, correctly installing in your car, safety features of your car seat and your vehicle, common car seat errors and solutions, allowed add-on products and more.

Why a car seat safety class?

One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves being mindful of child passenger safety. 90% of car seats are not used correctly which correlates with traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in children. To protect against this tragedy, parents must have the proper information and resources they need to correctly buckle up their children in their car.

What to bring to class

  • Car seat and base (if applicable)
  • Car seat manual
  • Doll/stuffed animal

* This class is $30 for the in-person class.  You are responsible to pay the balance before the class date.