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Workshops for expectant and new parents to maintain healthy pregnancies, have positive birthing experiences, and transition well to becoming a parent.

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Expectant / New Parent Assistance
Childbirth Education
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Provides the medical care and support services for those who will be having a baby.

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Delivery / Childbirth
Childbirth Education
Genetic Testing and Screening
Pregnancy Testing
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Offers a class for children, ages three and up, to prepare for their new roles as big brother or big sister. Provides age appropriate information on fetal development, newborn safety, diaper changing and how to hold their new sibling. Awarding of an official Big Brother-Big Sister certificate and a tour of the newborn nursery will occur at the end of the program.

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General Expectant / New Parent Assistance
Sibling Birth Preparation Programs
Offers a one-session class for children, ages 3 through 10 years old, whose parents are expecting a baby. Class focuses upon the questions and feelings of siblings-in-waiting. Call
Offers Lamaze program of childbirth education, prenatal care, exercise and information. Classes, scheduled frequently, are kept small.

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Delivery / Childbirth
Prepared Childbirth
Childbirth Education
Offers early pregnancy class, lamaze, sibling class, parenting class, breastfeeding, etc. Classes help guide new parents in dealing with pediatric emergencies, childbirth, and much more.

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Physical Fitness
Childbirth Education
Offers virtual and in-person parent education classes that help prepare you for childbirth, newborn care, and breastfeeding. We also offer in-person prenatal yoga classes. Call for detailed information.

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Parenting Education
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy / Childbirth Support Groups
Childbirth Education
Provides adult and family medicine, ob/gyn services, pediatrics, and behavioral health services. - Pediatric & Adolescent Health Care - Adult & Elder Health Care - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Behavioral Health - Care Management - Prenatal Smoking Cession - Breastfeeding Education - Pregnancy Education & Child Birth Classes - National Diabetic Prevention Program & Diabetes Education - Insurance Enrollment

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Diabetes Management Clinics
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
General Counseling Services
General Medical Care
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Childbirth Education
Case / Care Management
Pediatrics
Offers outpatient programs and services that provide education, resources, guidance, and encouragement to help patients regain their health and successfully manage their conditions. Programs include: - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Childbirth Education Classes - Healthy Living with Diabetes, including Diabetes Prevention Program and Counseling (see separate listing) - MOMS Batavia (see separate listing) - IBCLC Support for Breastfeeding Moms and Baby Cafe (see separate listing) - Cancer Services Program (see separate listing) - Cancer Support Group (see separate listing) Telephone and video appointments available for clients who prefer, need, or request remote service.

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Pregnancy / Childbirth Support Groups
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Nutrition Assessment Services
Childbirth Education
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Disease Prevention Programs

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Childbirth Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Expectant / New Parent Assistance
Child Development Classes
Women's Maternity Services: Before Pregnancy Care, Prenatal Care, The Family Birth Place, Birthing Suites, Family Education Classes, Classes for the whole family, Expectant Parents. Classes are offered frequently throughout the year as either a five-part evening series or a one-day class. Sibling Preparation: "Let's Celebrate Big Brother-Big Sister" is a special monthly class designed to help children aged 3-10 understand the concept of a newborn. Post-partum Breastfeeding Classes and Counseling: Learn about the early weeks of breast-feeding, expressing and storing milk, nutrition and weight loss, and returning to work. Babies are welcome.

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Postpartum Care
Delivery / Childbirth
Childbirth Education
Mother and Infant Care
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Sibling Birth Preparation Programs
Prenatal Care
General Expectant / New Parent Assistance
A multifaceted prenatal assistance and health education program that provides community outreach and promotes the importance of early prenatal care. Offers assistance in applying for W.I.C. (Women Infants & Children) and health insurance through the NYS Marketplace. Works to connect parents with community-based services to support pregnancy and beyond. Offers essential information and education on fetal development, prenatal nutrition, birthing, infant nutrition, breastfeeding, labor and delivery, signs of premature labor, birth control options, the dangers of nicotine/alcohol/drug use, and HIV prevention.

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Childbirth Education
Navigator Programs
General Expectant / New Parent Assistance
WIC
Provides a variety of classes on topics related to childbirth, including the following. Prepared Childbirth: Provides tips to make pregnancy easier, along with facts about labor, delivery, and recovery at home. Discusses care for both mom and baby after leaving the hospital. A tour is included. Lamaze Focus: Geared towards parents who want additional focus on the Lamaze technique for natural child birth. Classes have four sessions and followed by a tour at Sisters. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes. Prepared Cesarean Delivery: Covers what to expect for parents scheduled for a Cesarean Delivery. Covers all topics covered in the standard Prepared Childbirth classes, excluding focus on labor. Also provides discussion of recovery at home, pain control techniques, and questions about surgical delivery. Preparing to Breastfeed: A lactation consultant reviews common questions and concerns regarding the first weeks of breastfeeding. Both parents are welcome. Marvelous Multiples Classes: Intended to add to the childbirth classes for parents expecting more than one new arrival. Covers special concerns and special care of both mom and babies. Class offers more information about what is happening during pregnancy along with tips from moms who have been through pregnancies with multiple babies. Includes a tour of the NICU. Baby Talk: Intended to help reduce the stress of the first few weeks after childbirth. Focuses on newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and challenges faced by all new parents. Includes discussion time and practice time with lifelike dolls. Grandparents Classes: Covers new infant care, safety (especially car seat and sleep safety), supportive care for the new parents, and fun activities to prepare for the arrival of a precious grandchild. Infant and Child CPR/First Aid: Focuses on preparation for emergency situations. Covers how to respond if a child is choking, drowning, injured, or in need of CPR, with a focus on both infant and child age groups. Car Seat Safety: Provides a short safety presentation on car seat basics followed by an appointment for a one-on-one car seat fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Parents should bring the car seat they will use so that it can be installed properly before leaving the hospital. The technician will assist with car seat installations for all kids, not just the new baby. Gestational Diabetes: Provides instruction on diabetes self-care and nutrition. Tours are available for all expectant parents. As space is limited, expectant parents should call to inquire at least a month before their due date. High Risk Pregnancies & Deliveries: Covers special concerns related to high risk pregnancies. The first three sessions cover medical care, what to do at home, and what to expect before and after delivery. The fourth session addresses neonatal intensive care and what parents should know about the possibility of their baby visiting the NICU before heading home.

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Child Passenger Safety Education
Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Infant / Child CPR Instruction
Infant and Child Safety Education
General Expectant / New Parent Assistance
265-bed full service community hospital offering emergency medicine, internal medicine, family practice, gastroenterology, neonatology, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, general surgery and many surgery specialties such as breast cancer, colorectal, orthopedics, urology, and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Numerous outpatient services are available including x-ray, CT, MRI, mammography, non-invasive cardiac testing, chemotherapy infusion center, and childbirth education classes.

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Mammograms
Stress Tests
Emergency Room Care
Childbirth Education
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Surgery
Pediatrics
Hospitals
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Family and Community Medicine
Medical Oncology
Diagnostic Imaging / Radiology
Hospital Based Outpatient Services
Gastroenterology
Health Insurance Information / Counseling
Neonatal Care
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Provides adult and family medicine, ob/gyn services, pediatrics, and behavioral health services. - pediatric & adolescent health care - adult & elder health care - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Behavioral Health - Care Management - Prenatal Smoking Cession - Breastfeeding Education - Blood draw services - Pregnancy Education & Child Birth Classes - National Diabetic Prevention Program & Diabetes Education - Insurance Enrollment

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Obstetrics / Gynecology
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
General Counseling Services
General Medical Care
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Childbirth Education
Case / Care Management
Blood Tests
Pediatrics
Diabetes Management Clinics
Offers the following classes to expectant mothers and fathers:

The Pregnancy Workshop - To be taken during the first and second trimester and helps both new and experienced parents learn about the developing baby, physical and emotional changes, nutrition, exercise, preparation for the new arrival, ways to deal with pregnancy discomforts, and warning signs to report to your health care provider.
One Sunday per month, 5 PM - 7 PM

Breastfeeding and Caring for New Families Classes:
Part 1: Breastfeeding Basics: Topics include how to get the best start, achieving a good latch, positioning, establishing a good supply, and managing common challenge. Provides information on community resources.
Scheduled Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon and Scheduled weeknights, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Caring for New Families: Teaches new mothers to care for themselves and their newborn and includes topics about safety, when to call the doctor, the different between the baby blues and postpartum depressions.
Saturday, 1 PM - 3 PM

Prepared Childbirth Classes: To be taken during the seventh month of pregnancy and includes topics about relaxation and pain control options for labor, how to stay comfortable and healthy during the last weeks, and stress reduction techniques.
One Sunday per month, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Infant/Child Heartsaver Class: Designed for expectant parents but is open to anyone wishing to learn these techniques. Teaches CPR and how to help a choking infant or child and offers tips to make your child's environment as safe as possible.
One Sunday per month, 2 PM - 4 PM

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Childbirth Education
Infant/Child CPR Instruction
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Provides childbirth and breast feeding classes for expectant parents.

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Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Healthy Kids is a joint endeavor between Samaritan Hospital and Rensselaer County Department of Social Services This is a unique home visitation program. The program is voluntary and free to participants. Family support workers provide a range of services, including childbirth education, infant care and child development, family planning options, assistance with obtaining transportation, meal planning, and referral to community agencies.

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Child Development Classes
Neonatal Care
Childbirth Education
Provides delivery options as well as support and education for new parents.

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General Obstetrics
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Birthing Centers
Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Hospital Delivery
Childbirth Education

* Promotes health and wellbeing of women, infants and children through education and outreach.

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Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Support Programs
General Health Education Programs
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Provides prevention and health maintenance services for female Veterans as well as maternity care.

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Birthing Centers
Women's Health Centers
Infertility Services
Postpartum Care
Neonatal Care
Parenting Skills Classes
General Obstetrics
Gynecology Services
Childbirth Education
Breast Pumps
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Hospital Delivery
Prenatal Care
* Provides specialized obstetrical care for pregnant teenagers up to 19 years of age.Services include: Pregnancy testing and counseling. Medical care during and after your pregnancy. Group prenatal care/Center Pregnancy. Education and information about: Pregnancy. Nutrition. Labor and birth. Care of new baby. Birth control. Social work office information and referrals to connect with community resources. Support services offered: Social and behavioral health issues. Housing. Domestic violence and relationship issues. Parenting education. Medical care for the baby. A financial counselor is available to assist with establishing health insurance for the client and the baby.

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Delivery/Childbirth
Prenatal Care
Pregnancy Testing
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Childbirth Education
Contraception
Obstetrics/Gynecology
-Walk-in appointments available for self-administered pregnancy tests and options counseling or they can be scheduled in advance online at www.fingerlakespc.com -Free referrals for ultrasounds including an on-site option -advocacy and support for pregnant women -Maternity clothes and Baby clothes, diapers and other baby items -Expectant Parenting classes -Adoption referrals -Parenting mentoring for both Men and Women -Sexuality/relationship mentoring for individuals -Post-abortion/post-miscarriage peer counseling support -Whole person health programs for schools and youth groups
Provides pregnant tests, limited first-trimester ultrasounds, peer counseling, and practical assistance to women with an unplanned pregnant or other pregnancy/parenting needs.

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Adoption Information/Referrals
Pregnancy Counseling
Childbirth Education
General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Pregnancy Testing
Offers a variety of childbirth and child care classes. Courses include childbirth preparation, big brother/big sister, babysitting, and breastfeeding.

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Babysitting Instruction
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Childbirth Education