The Cohoes Family Care MOMS Program is an educational program for pregnant women. Provided are pregnancy tests, assistance in completing Medicaid applications, access to prenatal and primary care, free childbirth and breastfeeding education, along with pregnancy and infant care education Also provided are referrals to community agencies as appropriate, such as WIC or the local Department of Health. Crisis counseling on issues such as domestic violence, child abuse and mental health issues is also provided.

Offers birthing classes to educate new parents-to-be on pregnancy nutrition, prenatal development, relaxation techniques, and signs of labor postnatal care. Provides current clients the ability to receive diapers, formula, toys, books, etc. Offers a monthly program for free diapers and wipes.

Offers childbirth and breastfeeding education classes to expectant mothers and fathers. Provides an "And Baby Makes Four" class that focuses on preparing older children for the arrival of their new baby and weekly support group for breastfeeding mothers.

Provides medical care, education, counseling, and support for children and adolescents with sickle cell disease, thalassemia and other hemoglobin disorders. Exists within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, which is part of the Department of Pediatrics and is affiliated with the SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Offers classes for new and expectant mothers, caregivers, and family members. Classes cover subject areas such as expectant parents, newborn care, breastfeeding, and new siblings.

Provides pre-natal care, delivery, post-partum care, and education to pregnant women and expecting parents.

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.

One full-day Saturday session held every other month for women who are 30 weeks pregnant.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

* Provides Public health services related to: Chronic Diseases Communicable Diseases Emergency PreparednessRabies Prevention Immunizations Lead Poisoning Prevention Sexually Transmitted Diseases Tuberculosis Maternal Child Health, including breastfeeding support, childbirth classes, and newborn care classes Early Intervention and Special Education Preschool Stop DWI program

Offers a series of classes and programs designed for pregnant women including labor preparation, breast-feeding support, and a class for new siblings.

Provides pre-natal care, delivery, post-partum care, and education to pregnant women and expecting parents.

* 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.

Provides birthing and in-hospital midwifery services as well as other perinatal services including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to treat critically ill or premature infants.

Classes for expectant parents and their support persons on such topics: nutrition, breastfeeding breathing and relaxation techniques for labor, coach's role care and characteristics of newborns, infant safety, parenting skills postpartum issues tours of labor and delivery rooms, birthing rooms and maternity suites

Inpatient maternity services, including: single-room delivery care, where labor, delivery and postpartum care take place in one room pain management options for labor, such as massage, heat, breathing and relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, medication alternatives and epidural and spinal analgesia.Classes for: expectant mothers on infant care, safety in the early years and breastfeeding the infant's siblings where they learn about the impact of having a new brother/sister

No longer hosts regular meetings. Welcomes emails with questions about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and [email protected]