Babies at
Moses Taylor
Hospital!

We encourage husbands, grandparents, and other support persons to participate with mothers in all classes.
To register for any of these classes, call 340-2334.

Lamaze International Approved Provider

Preparing for Childbirth
Six-week series
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
6:30-8:30 PM
3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

This is an informative, personal, and interactive six week course preparing women and their families for childbirth. Topics include relaxation, breathing techniques, massage, labor and birthing positions, and information on labor and birth.

Four-week series
Thursdays
6:30-9:30 PM
3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

Same materials as above covered over four evenings.

Childbirth Weekend Series
Saturday and Sunday
9 AM - 4 PM
3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

A two-day course designed to fit into a busy schedule. Fun, interactive and informative, this class provides the same information as the six-week course.s.

Childbirth Refresher Class
6:30 - 8:30 PM
3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

This two-evening course is a fun and informative way to acquire up-to-date information on comfort measures and skills for birth. This class is designed for women who have taken previous Lamaze course and/or given birth.

Early Pregnancy
6:30 - 8:30 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

A one evening course covering nutrition, exercise, the growing baby and emotional changes. This class is intended for the newly pregnant woman up to 18 weeks.

Cesarean Birth
6:30-8:30 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

A one evening course reviewing for the planned Cesarean birth.

Baby Care Basics
6:30 - 9 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

What do we do now? Is a frequent question parents ask when arriving home with their wonderful newborn. This one evening course is an interactive exciting way to increase your skills and knowledge to care for your child. A must for all parents-to-be!

I'm the "Big Kid" Now! Sibling Class
6 - 7:30 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

This fun and interactive evening will provide a special way to introduce a new baby into your family. Sibling class promotes family bonding and decreases your child’s anxiety. The big brother/big sister will leave happy and confident in this new role.

Infant/Child CPR
6:30 - 8:30 PM
3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

This class is designed to teach about infant/child safety issues and CPR. Participants who complete this class will receive a two-year American Heart Association Completion Card
for Pediatric Family & Friends.

Lactation Support and Education

Breastfeeding Basics Class
Mondays or Thursdays
6:30-9 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

While breastfeeding is a natural, healthy way to feed a baby, new mothers often need guidance and support. The "how-tos" of breastfeeding, common myths, and prevention of problems are some of the topics covered by Board Certified Lactation Consultants in this class.

Back to Work
Wednesdays
Noon - 1:30 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

Moses Taylor's Family Birthing Suites offers a one-session class for women returning to the workforce. Board Certified Lactation Consultants will provide guidance on issues of breastfeeding for working mothers.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Tuesdays
Noon - 1:30 PM

3A Childbirth Education Room
Sandy Furey Medical Office Building

We invite new mothers and their infants to come to this special informal group to share information regarding breastfeeding. Certified Lactation Consultants are present for any questions or concerns.

By appointment - Call (570) 340-2334
*Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
*Private Lamaze Classes
*Perinatal Massage

Childbirth Education Videos are also available for rental.

Printable PDF of
2008 Classes
Childbirth Education

Printable PDF of
Lactation Support
& Education 2008

Family Birthing Suites

700 Quincy Avenue Scranton PA 18510-1798
(570) 340-2100 TTY (570) 969-9705

Babies at Moses Taylor Hospital!

Babies at
Moses Taylor
Hospital!