Childbirth Classes

This class covers all the basic childbirth topics in person and with lots of activities. Class also includes log-in access to an online childbirth resource center for additional information. Please bring your partner or support person and prepare to have fun and learn about the birthing process from experts!  We will meet in the Marillac Room on the 1st floor and will provide parking passes.
(The evening class is a bit more condensed than the weekend class so we don't get out too late, but still includes a tour of Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby.)

A closer look at taking care of yourself after your baby is born. This class focuses on regaining strength in your core muscles and pelvic floor as well as avoiding complications in the weeks and months after the birth of your baby. Class will be in the Marillac Room on the 1st floor.

This class gives you a bit of what to expect in the first six months with your baby! We discuss care of your newborn, health concerns to watch for, and challenges all new parents face. You will receive a book with online access to multiple tools and apps for future reference.   Questions make the class much more interactive, please come with lots of them! Class will meet in the Marillac Room at Sisters of Charity Hospital.

 This Online class is taught by a Lactation Consultant or Certified Lactation Councilor and helps you understand the why's and how's and tricks for an easier start to Breastfeeding! Brief discussion of bottles, pumping and working while feeding. 

Report to Seton Building at Sisters Hospital Room 220.

This Prenatal Yoga 4-week series is designed to prepare the mind and body for labor and delivery. Taught by an experienced yoga practitioner, birth doula and prenatal educator, this class will utilize asanas, meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques while providing effective tools for coping with the intensity of labor.

This is an ACTIVITY based class and appropriate for all three trimesters.  Please dress comfortably and be ready (maybe with a yoga mat, pillow and water bottle) to practice the yoga poses.  This is currently being offered as an in-person class with a virtual option and lasts 1 hour. 

VIRTUAL BABY CAFÉ!

Tuesdays 11 am – 1 pm 

Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group – Facilitated by a trained lactation consultant 

The Baby Café at Sisters of Charity Hospital includes:

• Free access to breastfeeding support in the community
• Guidance for pregnant people planning to breastfeed
• The chance to meet other mothers to share tips and socialize
• Breast pumping support
• Breastfeeding and returning to work
• …and much more! 

For more information and the link to join, please email familyclasses@chsbuffalo.org for your reservation. If you have any questions please call (716) 862-1939.

Are you at risk for, or have you been diagnosed with, gestational diabetes? Join our introductory class designed to help you better understand gestational diabetes and how to care for yourself  and your baby during this important time. 

Potential Risk Factors: 
• Personal or family medical history 
• Aged 35 or older 
• Ethnicity: African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Pacific Islander 
• Lifestyle 

While this class is not a substitute for a one-on-one consultation with a registered dietitian, it offers a foundational overview to empower you with knowledge and confidence as you navigate  your pregnancy journey. 

Virtual

Seton Professional Building Maternal Health Equity Center Suite 220 2121 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214

 In person tours will include a walk through of Labor and Delivery and our Mother Baby unit. We will have opportunities for questions and a review of regular care provided.  Parking passes will be provided. Please register for these tours by calling HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205. Tours are limited to four couples per session.   Parking passes will be provided.

 In person tours will include a walk through of Labor and Delivery and our Mother Baby unit. We will have opportunities for questions and a review of regular care provided.  Parking passes will be provided. Please register for these tours by calling HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205. Tours are limited to four couples per session.   Parking passes will be provided.

This Lamaze class will meet in person on Wednesday evenings in the Marillac Room at Sisters Hospital for four weeks. This class covers preparing for Childbirth in more detail with a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and experienced Labor and Delivery professionals. We look forward to getting to know you in this interactive class.

The arrival of multiples is amazing! This class is intended to add to the Prepared Childbirth Class or the Prepared Cesarean Delivery class for parents expecting more than one new arrival. This class will give you more information about what is happening both during your pregnancy the differences at time of birth and in the early days!

Report to Seton Building at Sisters Hospital Room 220.

This Baby & Me Yoga 4-week series is designed to encourage bonding between baby and caregiver though yoga poses and activities. Taught by an experienced yoga practitioner, birth doula and prenatal educator, this class will utilize asanas, meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques while providing effective tools for parenthood.

This is an ACTIVITY based class. Please dress comfortably and be ready (maybe with a yoga mat, pillow and water bottle) to practice the yoga poses.  This is currently being offered as an in-person class.

Any caregiver should be at least 6-weeks postpartum and approved for physical activity by the Obstetrician.

Babies aged 6-weeks to crawling (approx. 5 months) are welcome in this class. 

We look forward to seeing you in the main lobby at Sisters hospitals. In person tours will include a walk through of Labor and Delivery and our Mother Baby unit. We will have opportunities for questions and a review of regular care provided.  Parking passes will be provided. Please register for these tours by calling HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205. Tours are limited to four couples per session.

Report to Seton Building at Sisters Hospital Room 220.

This Prenatal Yoga 4-week series is designed to prepare the mind and body for labor and delivery. Taught by an experienced yoga practitioner, birth doula and prenatal educator, this class will utilize asanas, meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques while providing effective tools for coping with the intensity of labor.

This is an ACTIVITY based class and appropriate for all three trimesters.  Please dress comfortably and be ready (maybe with a yoga mat, pillow and water bottle) to practice the yoga poses.  This is currently being offered as an in-person class with a virtual option and lasts 1 hour. 

We look forward to seeing you in the main lobby at Sisters hospitals. In person tours will include a walk through of Labor and Delivery and our Mother Baby unit. We will have opportunities for questions and a review of regular care provided.  Parking passes will be provided. Please register for these tours by calling HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205. Tours are limited to four couples per session.

VIRTUAL BABY CAFÉ!

Tuesdays 11 am – 1 pm 

Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group – Facilitated by a trained lactation consultant 

The Baby Café at Sisters of Charity Hospital includes:

• Free access to breastfeeding support in the community
• Guidance for pregnant people planning to breastfeed
• The chance to meet other mothers to share tips and socialize
• Breast pumping support
• Breastfeeding and returning to work
• …and much more! 

For more information and the link to join, please email familyclasses@chsbuffalo.org for your reservation. If you have any questions please call (716) 862-1939.

This Comprehensive Childbirth Series will meet ONLINE via WebEx for 4 weeks. This class covers preparing for Childbirth in more detail with an experienced Labor and Delivery professional. We look forward to getting to know you in this interactive class.

Taught by a Lactation Consultant or Certified Lactation Councilor, this class helps you understand the why's and how's and tricks for an easier start to Breastfeeding! If you plan to also take the Breastfeeding and Bottles class, it is best to take this one first as a foundational course. This class meets in Conference Room A or B on the third floor. We look forward to seeing you and giving you as many tips as possible to help you with your breastfeeding journey.

This class what to do in emergencies. Choking, CPR, use of an AED, and a first aid summary are included. This knowledge can save your child's life in an emergency! It also makes a great safety course for grandparents and other family members who may be caring for your precious newborn. We meet in Conference room A on the third floor.

These tours will include a walk through of Labor and Delivery and our Mother Baby unit. In order to stay as safe as possible, we will keep the tour brief, then meet in the conference or waiting room for half an hour or so to answer questions and go over what to expect during your hospital stay! Parking passes will be provided. Please register for these tours by calling HealthConnection at (716) 447-6205. Tours are limited to four couples per session. We will meet in the 4th floor waiting room!