February 4, 2012 8:06pm

Maternity Classes

This Registration Page is provided for your convenience. Review the Class Schedule below. CALL 914-366-3382 to pre-select your classes. Once you have received confirmation, please click here to view our Registration Form, print out the form, and mail it with your check payable to:

"Family Centered Teaching Programs" to:
Barbara Bruno, RN, Maternal Child Nursing Director
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
701 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

You will receive confirmation by mail or phone.

Name of Class/Description
Class Dates Fee
Please Note: All Dates are Subject to Change (For additional information, call 914-366-3382)
The Childbirth Experience/LaMaze Method: Taught by Certified Childbirth Educators on the Phelps Birthing Center nursing staff Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm for 5-6 weeks. Weeknight Lamaze Classes are scheduled to begin on the following dates:

2011 Evening Lamaze Series
(Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, 5-6 sessions)
In order of START Dates:

Wednesdays: December 14, 21 2011, January 4, 11, 18, 2012 (five weeks)

Weekend Session:
2nd weekend of each month: Sat & Sun, 10 am - 3 pm

2012 Evening Lamaze Series
(Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, 5-6 sessions)
In order of START Dates:
Wednesdays:
December 14, 21, 2011 and January 4, 11, 18, 2012
Tuesdays:
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2012
Wednesdays:
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
Tuesdays:
February 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 2012
Wednesdays:
March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2012
Tuesdays:
March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 2012
Wednesdays:
April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012
Tuesdays
May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2012
Wednesdays:
May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 (five weeks)

2012 WEEKEND dates:
2nd weekend of each month: Sat & Sun, 10 am - 3 pm
January 14 & 15, 2012
February 11 & 12, 2012
March 10 & 11, 2012
April 14 & 15, 2012
May 19 & 20, 2012
June 9 & 10, 2012

$170 per couple

Breastfeeding: First Choice for Babies. Taught by Board Certified Lactation Consultants/Lactation Educators on Phelps Family Centered Maternity nursing staff

7 - 9 pm

2012 Dates:
Thursday, January 12
Thursday, February 2
Thursday, March 1
Monday, April 2
Thursday, May 3
Monday, June 4

$45 per couple
ABC's of Baby Care

A 2-1/2 - 3 hour class offered 3 - 4 times each month. Class size is limited.
7 pm in the 4th floor OB Classroom

2012 Dates:
(Choose 1 class date from the 2 or 3 offered each month)
January 9, 26
February 6, 23
March 5, 22
April 5, 23
May 7, 24
June 7, 18

$65 per couple
Special Package: Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding and ABC's of Baby Care for $250.
ABC's of Baby Care for Adoptive Parents A 2-1/2 - 3 hour class;
Call for dates.
$50 per person;
$90 per couple
Childbirth Preparation Refresher/VBAC Preparation: Discussion about changes between first and subsequent birth; relaxation & breathing techniques. Practical labor management strategies for parents who have previously given birth by cesarean and now anticipate a vaginal birth. Followed by a tour of the Birthing Center & Maternity Unit.

Call for dates and availability (914-366-3382).
7:30 pm - 10 pm

$65 per couple
Big Brother/Big Sister: Sibling Preparation, Young children prepare for the arrival of baby. Appropriate for children 3-8 years of age.

3rd or 4th Saturday of each month, 10:30 am, 4th Floor Classroom

2012 Dates:
January 21
February 18
March 17
April 21
May 12
June 16

$20 per child
Totsaver Program: This 6-8-hour Totsaver Program consists of the American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends/ Pediatric as well as a Safety and Accident Prevention component. This class is physically demanding and should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy. Prior review of course materials is required. 1st Saturday of each month
9 am - approximately 2 pm, 4th Floor Maternity Classroom

2012 Dates:
January 7
February 4
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2

$55 per person
Prenatal Clinic: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center and Open Door Family Medical Center, participants in the Medicaid Prenatal Care Assistance Program, jointly sponsor a Prenatal Program. Care for expectant mothers is provided by a highly trained, caring, bilingual staff. No one is turned away based on income or health insurance. Women are encouraged to seek prenatal care early in their pregnancy.

Care is provided at Open Door during the first 36 weeks of pregnancy and at Phelps Memorial Hospital during the remainder of the pregnancy and for delivery.

For information, call: (914) 941-1263

Atención Prenatal: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center en Sleepy Hollow y Open Door Family Medical Center, participantes en el Programa de Asistencia de Atención Prenatal de Medicaid, auspician conjuntamente un Programa Prenatal. La atención de mujeres embarazadas es provista por un personal bilingüe y solidario, altamente capacitado. No se rechaza a nadie basándose en sus ingresos económicos o seguro.

Se alienta a las mujeres a recibir atención prenatal lo más temprano posible durante su embarazo. La atención es provista en Open Door durante las primeras 36 semanas del embarazo y en Phelps Memorial Hospital durante el resto del embarazo y el parto.

Para mayor información, sírvase llamar al: (914) 941-1263

Related Information:

Registration Form
Having Your Baby at Phelps
Phelps Obstetricians
Phelps Midwives
Maternity Pre-Admission Form - Please print the form and fax it to Phelps Admitting Department: (914) 366-1559.

For More Information: 914-366-3382