We recommend that you and your partner attend prenatal classes to become familiar with pregnancy, the birth process, postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding. To help you prepare for the birth of your new baby, we have developed an extensive prenatal education program. We encourage you and your support person to take advantage of these classes. Please see below for a listing and description of our classes.

PRENATAL CLASSES
Prepared Childbirth
Our Prepared Childbirth series is most helpful two to three months before your due date. You and your support person are invited to attend any of our classes — no matter what your previous experience with pregnancy!

Designed to provide you and your support person with the information and skills you need to approach the birth process with confidence and skill. Discussions include birthing options, current obstetrical practices, pain management strategies, as well as many breathing and relaxation techniques. A tour of our facility is included.
Cost: $75

VBAC Preparation — You Can Do It!
This class is designed for the mother and family who plan to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean (VBAC). This class includes concerns of the VBAC mom, writing a birth plan and the opportunity to meet other moms who are planning to have a VBAC.
Cost: Free

Breastfeeding Your Newborn
A two-part class which answers your questions about breastfeeding. Discussion and handouts provide you the information you need to have a positive breastfeeding experience. Taught by a certified lactation specialist.

Part I: Breastfeeding Your Newborn — focuses on getting started, teaching the benefits of breastfeeding and proper positioning techniques
Cost: $15 per couple

Part II: Breastfeeding Your Growing Baby — includes returning to work, pumping, storing your milk and taking care of yourself as you breastfeed your growing baby.
Cost: $10 per couple

Newborn Care and Behavior
A two-and-a-half-hour class designed to answer your questions about the early days and weeks of life with your newborn. Discussion, demonstrations and videos will help you learn what to expect and how to care for and enjoy your baby!
Cost: Free

Infant Safety and CPR
A two-hour class covering accident prevention and infant CPR. Taught by American Heart Association certified instructors. Babysitters and other family members are welcome to take this class. This class may be taken before or after delivery.
Cost: $10 per person

My Time: Just for Brothers and Sisters
Boys and girls between the ages of three and eight have an opportunity to learn about their new baby brothers or sisters. Group discussion, sharing, videos and art activities make this class fun for the soon-to-be new big brother or sister. A tour of the maternity area from a child's point of view is included.
Cost: Free

Young and Pregnant
If you are a teenager who is going to have a baby, then you are invited to attend classes designed especially for you. The classes cover what you need to know to get ready for the labor and birth of your baby as well as baby care. The classes are casual and fun with other teen moms as your classmates.
Cost: $75

HOW TO REGISTER:
Our class size is limited and the schedules may vary, so register as soon as you know you are pregnant. After you have chosen the class or classes you would like to attend, call the Emory HealthConnectionSM at 404-778-7777 (Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) to register.

We will send you a confirmation letter and a brochure which explains the classes in more detail. Classes meet in our perinatal education classroom on the third floor in the Maternity Center. For any questions or problems, call the perinatal education coordinator at 404-686-2204.

YOGA AND FITNESS CLASSES

Pregnancy Yoga  90 minute class! 
Take the time to center, connect and focus on yourself and your baby. Stretch and soothe your sore back, shoulders and legs. Learn to relax, breathe and meditate in preparation for the big day. No yoga experience is necessary, but if you practice yoga regularly, you'll love our challenging modified poses.    
Cost: $65 (4 week session)

HOW TO REGISTER:
Emory Crawford Long Hospital offers our yoga classes in partnership with Oh Baby! Fitness. To register for a class, please click on the logo below that will take you to the Oh Baby! Fitness website.  You will register for classes from their site.