Expectant Parent Classes

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Expectant Parent Classes:

Bassett offers many classes for new parents and families, which provide education, support, and community resources. The classes are listed in order of when we suggest you attend during your pregnancy. If you are interested in any new parent class, please call 1-800-BASSETT to register or 607-547-4593. For information on the Twins, Triplets, and more, please call Beth Beaudet at 607-433-1792.

Third Trimester:

Breastfeeding Workshop: Cooperstown - Held once a month; dates can vary. The class is a single two-hour class designed for families who are interested in breast-feeding. The class offers introductory information on why breastfeeding is the best way to feed your infant, how to get started, and how to overcome obstacles. For more information please call 607-547-4593. Classes are in Cooperstown in the 3rd floor Inpatient conference room from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• January, 18
• March, 21
• May, 16
• July, 18
• September, 19
• November, 21

Childbirth Preparation Class: This is an all-day class which offers the expectant couple information and coping skills that encourage active participation in the labor and delivery process. Plan to take the Childbirth Education (CBE) classes during the seventh and eighth month of your pregnancy. To reserve a space, please register by the fifth month of your pregnancy. Please call 1-800-BASSETT or 607-547-4593 for more information or register online here. Please note that the three classes in Oneonta & Little Falls Hospital are a series and all three should be attended.  Click here to Register

Childbirth Classes -2012

Cooperstown
January 14
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
June 16, 2012
July 14, 2012
September 22, 2012
October 20, 2012
November 17, 2012

Little Falls 3-class series -- 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

January 11, 18, 25
February 8, 15, 22
April 11, 18, 25
July 11, 18, 25
September 12, 19, 26
November 7, 14, 28

Important! For Little Falls, a minimum of 4 expectant mothers must sign up for a class to be available.

Herkimer 3-class series -- 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

April 3, 17, 24

Important! For Herkimer, a minimum of 4 expectant mothers must sign up for a class to be available.

Parenting Class: Led by Birthing Center RNs, our classes are designed to prepare you for life with your new baby.  Click here to Register

For 2012 classes are from 6:00pm-8:00pm, Bassett Hall Auditorium, Cooperstown on the following dates:

• May, 9
• July, 10
• September, 12
• November, 1

Meet a Midwife, Pediatric Provider & New Mom: Held quarterly. Please call 607-547-4593 for more information.

Twins, Triplets & More:

Bassett Healthcare Network - Oneonta Health Center, 125 Main Street, Oneonta - Usually held the third Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. - noon, but call ahead to make sure. For more information about this support group, call 607-433-1792.

If you are interested in any new parent class, please call to register at 1-800-BASSETT or 607-547-4593. For information on the Twins, Triplets, and More class, please call Beth Beaudet at 607-433-1792.

Other Resources:

Prenatal Care Assistance Program:

PCAP provides free prenatal care, education, labor, delivery, and infant care to eligible women. If you are eligible, your baby may be covered for one year with no co-payments or deductibles. For more information about the PCAP program, call 607-547-3019.