Massachusetts General Hospital offers a variety of classes and other educational resources to help new and expectant parents prepare for childbirth and early parenthood.
- Phone: 781-429-1500
- www.isisparenting.com
Childbirth Classes Learn everything you need to know about becoming a new parent or what to expect during childbirth by participating in one of our education classes. Mass General collaborates with Isis Parenting to offer classes, workshops and group or private sessions to help you prepare to welcome your new baby into your family. Patients can attend classes at Mass General or at several locations in the Boston area.
Classes include:
- Childbirth education, including natural childbirth, multiples, early pregnancy and refresher courses
- Parenting preparation, including breastfeeding basics, newborn essentials, infant and child CPR, and sibling classes
- Fitness classes, including prenatal yoga, mommy and baby yoga, and maternal fitness workshops
- Mom and baby groups
- Dad and baby groups
View a complete listing of available classes through Isis Parenting.
Class Registration
The best time to take classes is during your last trimester. We recommend that you finish all of your classes about 4 weeks prior to your due date.
Prepared childbirth and CPR classes are offered onsite at Mass General. View and register for classes at Mass General.
Please contact Isis Parenting with any questions about classes or registration.
Lactation Consultations
Isis Parenting also offers lactation education and support services through classes, individual consultations and drop-in sessions for on-the-spot advice and guidance for breastfeeding moms. Learn more at Isis Parenting.
Locations
Parents can attend classes in Boston, Arlington,Hanover and Needham.
