Provides infant and child CPR, obstructed airway safety instruction in one 3 hour session for parents, parents-to-be, grandparents and babysitters. Offered by an American Red Cross certified instructor.

* Provides free home-visiting services for expectant and new parents facing challenges and stressors, helping them have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Services include:

• Parenting help for mom and dad
• Information on prenatal care, well-baby visits and immunizations
• Breastfeeding support
• Child development
• Referrals to other community resources and services

Provides information and support to women during and after pregnancy. Services during pregnancy include prenatal education which focus on fetal growth, stages of labor, breastfeeding, etc. After birth services offered are postpartum home visits, weight and length check, breastfeeding help, referrals for other specialized needs, nutritional consults and dental care, and much more. Support services are available by telephone or a home visit.

Offers free resources for expectant parents regarding pregnancy questions, referrals for prenatal care, perinatal health education for consumers and professionals, and text4baby text message service. Also provides resources to community organizations to share with their constituents and more.

Provides expectant couples with information about breastfeeding. Topics include starting breastfeeding, baby positioning, avoiding common problems, pumping and storing breast milk during one 3 hour class.

A program designed to help parents meet the challenges of parenting young children and to ensure their children's healthy development. Program provides comprehensive, home-based services to families during pregnancy or with newborns up to three months of age. The family can continue in the program until the child is five years old or enters Head Start. Services of a Certified Lactation Consultant, Doula, and/or Father Advocate can be included as a complimentary add-on for families. A support group for fathers is also offered.

Offers pregnant women low or no cost pre-natal programs covering newborn-infant care, breast feeding, CPR/Tot-saver, pre-natal exercise and Lamaze training. Participants in the Lamaze class have the opportunity, at no charge, for a one time visit by a registered nurse to assist in newborn care.

The pastoral outreach of the Office of Pro-Life Activities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Center serves life by providing material, emotional, educational, and spiritual support to mothers, fathers, and families in need from pregnancy through the first years of life. Material support includes baby clothing, bottles, blankets, diapers, and other basic infant and toddler care items. Also provides information and referral.

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.

Early childhood developmental specialist available to discuss milestones at appointments or over the phone and assist in completing referrals to community programs.

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.

The pastoral outreach of the Office of Pro-Life Activities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Center serves life by providing material, emotional, educational, and spiritual support to mothers, fathers, and families in need from pregnancy through the first years of life. Material support includes baby clothing, bottles, receiving blankets, diapers, and other basic infant and toddler care items. Also provides information and referral.

Services of the P3 Center include: - Health needs assessments - Physician referrals for primary care and obstetrics/gynecology, including family planning - Health insurance and WIC enrollment - Free pregnancy screening - Care management, including pregnancy and teen pregnancy - Pre-and post-partum depression screening - Breastfeeding support - Early childhood screening for developmental milestones - Parenting assistance - Substance use prevention - Domestic violence prevention - Health and wellness education - Referrals to food pantries, housing assistance, educational programs, child care, and other services

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.

The pastoral outreach of the Office of Pro-Life Activities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The Center serves life by providing material, emotional, educational, and spiritual support to mothers, fathers, and families in need from pregnancy through the first years of life. Material support includes baby clothing, bottles, blankets, diapers, and other basic infant and toddler care items. Also provides information and referral. Hours are by appointment only; call to schedule.

Provides a residential program for mothers, age 18-24 of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and their babies. Offers a sheltered atmosphere and stable environment by which residents can be nurtured and encouraged to obtain education and training. Stresses responsibility, alleviates feelings of isolation, teaches parenting and child care skills and offers support. Strives to ensure employment and independent financial stability. Residents may remain for up to two years. Newsletter and agency brochure available. Maintains a Speakers Bureau which presents topics such as teen pregnancy and parenting.

Provides information for expectant mothers concerning breastfeeding. Discusses techniques, problems and continuing breastfeeding (after leaving the hospital). Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-10pm. 1st Saturday of each month 9am-12pm. Please call for more information. P

This free one and a half hour program is recommended for expectant parents from as early in pregnancy as 12 weeks. Helps expectant parents best understand their pregnancy and how to handle changes, both emotional and physical. Develops confidence in ones ever-changing body and helps one become more organized and prepared. Hours vary. Call for schedule.

Provides assistance to low income pregnant women and families with young children by providing information and referrals for nutrition, health, parenting education, and mental health resources.

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

Provides training and support services for new parents to help them care for their child when they get home.

Provides services to help at every stage of pregnancy. Also offers various outreach programs for expectant parents, and health professionals to educate on the importance of prenatal health and care.