Childbirth and New Parent Classes

Topics covered:

• The final weeks of pregnancy through the stages and phases of labor and into postpartum
• Knowledge of birthing interventions and how they may be used during your birth if you choose including:
  • coping strategies
  • medications for comfort
  • cesarean sections
  • inductions and medical interventions
• Preparing for Childbirth 3-week class is the only class that includes hands on breathing and relaxation

Preparing for Baby Classes

These classes are a great fit for expectant parents interested in preparing for your newborn. Expectant parents should plan to complete this class by the 36th week of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding (Taught by Amma)

1. One session – 2.5 hours

Topics covered:

• How to get started in the hospital
• Establishing a milk supply
• Signs of success and when to seek help
• How partners/family can help a successful breastfeeding partner
• Gain confidence through knowledge

Lecture based class with some activities to help reinforce what you have learned

Newborns 101 – Learn about caring for your newborn (Taught by Amma)

1. One session – 2.5 hours

Topics Covered:

• Care procedures at birth
• How to swaddle
• Newborn behaviors and cues and how to respond
• Car seat installation basics
• How to diaper using dolls
• The mixture of video, hands-on practice and real-life scenarios go beyond what you can read online

Other Classes

Amma Parenting offers a wide variety of classes to prepare you for childbirth and your new baby including Infant CPR, Natural Childbirth, Labor Skills Workshop and more. You are welcome to sign up for any Amma Class. Visit Amma's website for for descriptions of additional classes. 

Choose a Class

Use the next button at the top of the list to see more offerings.

Breastfeeding Services (Taught by NH+C)

Northfield Hospital + Clinics offers education and support from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to help make breastfeeding a positive experience for you and your new baby. Learn more about breastfeeding services.

Newborn – Baby Talk 

FREE classes for parents with babies 0-12 weeks. Care for older siblings is always available & free.

Join other new parents to share the joys and challenges of the new human in your life. Class is co-lead by a teacher, nurse, and lactation
specialist to answer all your questions about sleep, feeding, family changes, and development. You can also weigh your baby.

Every Wednesday, 10:00-11:30am (except public holidays).

Northfield Community Education Center, 700 Lincoln Parkway. Enter Door #1 & follow orange signs.

Questions? Contact Ellen at ehaefner@northfieldschools.org or call/text 507.301.7369.

Free! Just show up...no registration necessary.

Baby Talk is a collaboration between NH+C staff, Northfield Public Schools, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Program, and Rice County Public Health Nursing.

Health Clips

You can watch a variety of educational videos on many mom/baby topics from the comfort of your own home or on your TV in the Birth Center. To watch at home, click on Health Clips. Enter Northfield Hospital + Clinic’s passcode 40111.

New Parent Classes (Taught by Amma Parenting)

Amma Parenting offers a wide variety of classes to help you after your baby has arrived. to prepare you for childbirth and your new baby including Infant CPR, New Mama, Baby Massage, Grandparent classes and more. You are welcome to sign up for any Amma Class. Visit Amma's website for for descriptions of additional classes.