Childbirth and Parenting Education

A Class Just for You

Pregnancy is a time of change and new experiences. You experience feelings, both physical and emotional that you may have never experienced before. It is a big change in all areas of your life. It is also a learning experience for you, your partner, and your family. To help you prepare, we offer educational classes in English and Spanish, including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, newborn care, and more. We also offer a virtual hospital tour video of Women & Infants Hospital in English and Spanish.

We Offer a Variety of Childbirth Education Classes and Workshops:
  • Childbirth Preparation
  • Parenting Education
  • Grandparents Preparation
  • Virtual Hospital Tours
  • Babysitting Academy
  • Family Finances Workshop

Childbirth and Parenting Education

English Classes

Babysitting Academy (In-Person)

Our Babysitting Academy is designed to teach girls and boys to become responsible babysitters. Taught by certified educators, this course includes babysitting responsibilities, child growth and development, childcare, activities for children, positive discipline techniques, accident prevention and safety, and First Aid and CPR training.

Class cost is $75.00 per child. For class dates and to register, please click on the blue "Register" button above.

Breastfeeding (In-Person)
Caring for You and Your Infant (One Day) (In-Person)
Caring for You and Your Infant (Two Week Series) (In-Person)
Childbirth Preparation (One Day) (In-Person)
Childbirth Preparation (Three Week Series) (In-Person)
CPR for Family & Friends (In-Person)
Family Finances Workshop - Live Virtual (Zoom)
Grandparents - Live Virtual (Zoom)
Hospital Tour
Planned Cesarean Birth Preparation (In-Person)
Understanding Birth eClass
Understanding Breastfeeding eClass
Understanding Your Multiples eClass
Understanding Your Newborn eClass

Insurance Coverage

Some insurance plans cover the cost of childbirth and parenting classes while other plans do not. To find out if your health plan covers the cost of our classes, please contact your insurance carrier directly. If your health insurance carrier determines you do have coverage for our classes, please call Women & Infants Health Education Department at (401) 276-7800 to register. If you do not have coverage for our classes, please click on the blue “Register” button above to register and pay.

Clases de Español

eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre el parto

Nuestra clase electrónica interactiva tiene una duración de 4 a 6 horas, y provee información sobre el embarazo, trabajo de parto, experiencias de parto, técnicas de confort, procedimientos médicos, cesáreas, recién nacidos y período posparto a padres de familia que esperan un bebé. Al siguiente día hábil de pagar la clase, usted recibirá un mensaje por correo electrónico de InJoy con el enlace de acceso a la clase electrónica. Las familias que compran esta clase electrónica tienen 270 días para verla a partir de la primera vez que la usan. El costo de la clase es $100.00. Favor de contactar as su seguro médico para saber si su plan de salud cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebes. Si su plan de seguro cubre las clases de parto y otros cursos relacionados sobre el cuidado de los bebés, por favor lláme at 1-888-446-8537 para hablar con alguien en español e inscribirse en sus clases.

eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre la lactancia maternal
eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre partos múltiples
eClass en ESPAÑOL sobre los recién nacidos
Video de la visita guiana al hospital de mujeres y bebés

Get in touch.

For more information about our classes, please call the Health Education Department at Women & Infants at (401) 276-7800. Solo lláme y deje su nombre y numero de teléfono en su mensaje. Su llamada sera devuelta en español 1-888-446-8537.

To ensure satisfactory placement, please register no later than your sixth month of pregnancy.

Women & Infants Hospital

Education Center
101 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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Health Education Department

100 Dudley Street, Suite 1600
Providence, RI 02905
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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Women & Infants Hospital Center for Health Education

1050 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
P: (401) 276-7800
F: (401) 276-7890

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