Preparation for Childbirth / One-Session Class at North Shore University Hospital

Our Preparation for Childbirth class prepares expecting parents for the birthing experience.

Northwell Health nurse educators discuss:

• The process of labor and birth
• Relaxation and breathing techniques
• The role of the partner and coaching skills
• Hospital admission policies and procedures
• Anesthesia/analgesic options
• Vaginal and cesarean births
• Postpartum expectations 

This class should be completed 3-4 weeks prior to your estimated delivery date. We suggest you bring a snack and beverage.

Please call (516) 881-7000 for questions and weather-related announcements. If you are a Northwell Health employee or Medicaid beneficiary, please call for discount information. *Note, if you are a Medicaid beneficiary you are sill required to fill out all registration information.

We also offer classes on breastfeeding, baby care basics, and infant-child CPR, as well as free child car seat safety checkups at Cohen Children's Medical Center. If you would like a car seat safety check, please call (718) 470-3352 for an appointment.