Getting Ready for Baby

Offered At:

St. Vincent Healthcare
Billings, MT

Getting Ready for Baby is a 6 week prenatal education series presenting all the expected and unexpected.  We encourage pregnant women and their birth support person to attend all six classes in the prenatal class series, or you may choose to attend one or some of the sessions. Make sure to register for each individual class you want to attend.  You can choose to attend in person or join in the live class via a virtual link.  A virtual link will be sent to each registrant so they can choose to come in person or participate from the comfort of their own home.

Topics covered include:

1. Introduction, Frequently Asked Questions, Anatomy & Physiology, Discomforts, When to call

2. Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries

3. Pain Management options, Special equipment, Special Considerations, Cesarean deliveries

4. Tips from a Physical Therapist, Car Seats, Post Partum, What to bring to the Hospital

5. Breastfeeding

6. Newborn Care 

Contact:

Lauren Swain

Registration Instructions:

When registering for the classes, you only have to register ONE parent.  We will consider each registration to be both parents in attendance.

Once you register, you will receive an email prior to the class providing instructions to access the virtual site.

DIRECTIONS:

The Mansfield Centter is located at the Yellowstone Medical Center West on the lower level.  The front doors are located on the south west side of the building by the drive up circle and flag poles.  Please feel free to park nearby in the valet lot open after 5 PM or in the garage at no cost.

 

Fee:

Free

Dates Offered:

06/12/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Six Newborn Care - Baby Basics -          

Learn about and practice the essentials of parenting your newborn: understanding newborn behavior, bathing your baby, tips for health and safety, diapering and cord care.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
06/19/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week One

Our first session together will start by discussing the Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy We will also review the Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, review reasons for the discomforts of pregnancy and review when to call your provider or come in to be seen.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
06/26/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Two

Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries, and Equipment will be covered in this session. Bring all your questions to discuss with a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
07/10/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Three 

An Anesthesiologist will lead this session in understanding strategies for managing pain during labor. There will be time to have all of your questions answered about this important topic. We will also discuss special considerations as you plan for your delivery including cesarean delivery.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
07/17/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Four

Appropriate use of car seats will be explored during this session. A car seat technician will demonstrate the correct use of various car seats for this class. Also, we will review postpartum care and go over what to bring to the hospital.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
07/24/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Five            

One of our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants will teach this class. This breastfeeding class will include benefits of breastfeeding, tips and techniques regarding alternative holds and position of your infant during breastfeeding, and dealing with common challenges, etc.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
07/31/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Six Newborn Care - Baby Basics -          

Learn about and practice the essentials of parenting your newborn: understanding newborn behavior, bathing your baby, tips for health and safety, diapering and cord care.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
08/07/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week One

Our first session together will start by discussing the Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy We will also review the Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, review reasons for the discomforts of pregnancy and review when to call your provider or come in to be seen.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
08/14/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Two

Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries, and Equipment will be covered in this session. Bring all your questions to discuss with a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
08/21/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Three 

An Anesthesiologist will lead this session in understanding strategies for managing pain during labor. There will be time to have all of your questions answered about this important topic. We will also discuss special considerations as you plan for your delivery including cesarean delivery.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
08/28/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Four

Appropriate use of car seats will be explored during this session. A car seat technician will demonstrate the correct use of various car seats for this class. Also, we will review postpartum care and go over what to bring to the hospital.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
09/05/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Five            

One of our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants will teach this class. This breastfeeding class will include benefits of breastfeeding, tips and techniques regarding alternative holds and position of your infant during breastfeeding, and dealing with common challenges, etc.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
09/11/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Six Newborn Care - Baby Basics -          

Learn about and practice the essentials of parenting your newborn: understanding newborn behavior, bathing your baby, tips for health and safety, diapering and cord care.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
09/18/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week One

Our first session together will start by discussing the Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy We will also review the Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, review reasons for the discomforts of pregnancy and review when to call your provider or come in to be seen.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
09/25/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Two

Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries, and Equipment will be covered in this session. Bring all your questions to discuss with a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
10/02/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Six Newborn Care - Baby Basics -          

Learn about and practice the essentials of parenting your newborn: understanding newborn behavior, bathing your baby, tips for health and safety, diapering and cord care.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
10/09/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Four

Appropriate use of car seats will be explored during this session. A car seat technician will demonstrate the correct use of various car seats for this class. Also, we will review postpartum care and go over what to bring to the hospital.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
10/16/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Five            

One of our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants will teach this class. This breastfeeding class will include benefits of breastfeeding, tips and techniques regarding alternative holds and position of your infant during breastfeeding, and dealing with common challenges, etc.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
10/23/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Three 

An Anesthesiologist will lead this session in understanding strategies for managing pain during labor. There will be time to have all of your questions answered about this important topic. We will also discuss special considerations as you plan for your delivery including cesarean delivery.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
10/30/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week One

Our first session together will start by discussing the Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy We will also review the Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, review reasons for the discomforts of pregnancy and review when to call your provider or come in to be seen.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
11/06/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Two

Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries, and Equipment will be covered in this session. Bring all your questions to discuss with a Labor and Delivery Nurse

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
11/13/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Three 

An Anesthesiologist will lead this session in understanding strategies for managing pain during labor. There will be time to have all of your questions answered about this important topic. We will also discuss special considerations as you plan for your delivery including cesarean delivery.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
11/20/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Four

Appropriate use of car seats will be explored during this session. A car seat technician will demonstrate the correct use of various car seats for this class. Also, we will review postpartum care and go over what to bring to the hospital.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
11/27/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Five            

One of our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants will teach this class. This breastfeeding class will include benefits of breastfeeding, tips and techniques regarding alternative holds and position of your infant during breastfeeding, and dealing with common challenges, etc.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
12/04/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Six Newborn Care - Baby Basics -          

Learn about and practice the essentials of parenting your newborn: understanding newborn behavior, bathing your baby, tips for health and safety, diapering and cord care.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
12/11/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week One

Our first session together will start by discussing the Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy We will also review the Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, review reasons for the discomforts of pregnancy and review when to call your provider or come in to be seen.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction
12/18/2023 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Week Two

Stages of Labor, Labor Support, Vaginal Deliveries, and Equipment will be covered in this session. Bring all your questions to discuss with a Labor and Delivery Nurse.

Mansfield Health Education Center - Billings, MT 2900 12th Ave N Billings, MT 59101 Maps & Direction

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