Katena Center for Mother and Child - Saint Clare's Hospital

Saint Clare’s Health System maintains a comprehensive,
multi-disciplinary education and support program.
Our commitment to you and your family
goes beyond delivering your baby
Classes are offered through all stages of pregnancy
and parenthood and cover varied topics from preconception
to emergency care. Your whole family
will be supported by classes to prepare for and
welcome your new addition, including your baby’s
siblings and grandparents. We even have a class
to help introduce your newborn to your family
pet! Our classes are taught by registered nurses
specially trained in childbirth education and in all
areas of pre- and postnatal care. Classes include
the following:
Prepared Childbirth
This comprehensive course for
first-time parents helps prepare
you for pregnancy, birth, recovery
and caring for your newborn.
Topics include the stages of
labor, pain relief (including epidurals), relaxation
and breathing techniques, pushing techniques,
methods of delivery, hospital procedures,
unplanned C-sections, postpartum adjustment,
newborn care, feeding and safety. A tour of Saint
Clare’s Katena Center for Mother and Child is
included. Classes are offered on weeknights or on
Saturdays. Please call early to register for the class
of your choice. Spanish classes are also available.
.................................................... $125 per couple
Cesarean Birth
This course presents operating
room procedures, anesthesia
options and other topics
specifically for those anticipating
a Cesarean birth.
...................................................... $25 per couple
Lamaze Refresher
Especially for expectant parents
who previously completed a
prepared childbirth course,
this class reviews the current
recommendations and trends in
childbirth, and creates a supportive environment
for couples to share their previous birth
experiences. Topics include relaxation and
conditioning techniques, breathing techniques,
changes occurring prior to labor, stages of labor,
back pain and remedies, pain relief (including
epidurals), hospital procedures, unplanned
C-sections, and postpartum adjustment.
A tour of Saint Clare’s Katena Center for Mother
and Child is included.
...................................................... $55 per couple
Multiple Birth
This course provides information on
the physical and emotional aspects
of a multiple pregnancy, offers
sound advice and guidance in
caring for more than one baby, and
adjusting to your new role as parents of multiples.
A tour of Saint Clare’s Katena Center for Mother
and Child and Special Care Nursery is included.
...................................................... $55 per couple
Siblings at Birth
For parents who would like an
older child to be present at the
birth of their sibling, this mandatory
course prepares the entire family
for the event. This class is free of
charge for patients pre-registered at the Katena
Center for Mother and Child. To schedule an
appointment, please call our Maternal Child
Educator at (973) 625-6387.
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