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1) Love and Learn (Pregnancy)

2) Children and Parenting

3) Bon Secours For Women Seminars

NEW! Happiest Baby on the Block FREE and at St. Mary's Hospital. Next class coming up December 17th from 10am-12pm. Click here to register! Happiest Baby on the Block DVD included when you attend the class! (one per household)

NEW! Online Learning Books!

Want to learn more about Childbirth or Breastfeeding but can't make it to class? Or are you on bed rest? Then we have the learning opportunity for you! Click Here for more information

NEW! Breastfeeding and going back to work? Wondering how to make it all work?

A Woman’s Place Lactation Center in Innsbrook has a brand new class designed to help you make a plan for returning to work and breast feeding. This hour long planning session will cover preparing your employer, breastfeeding/work laws, information about pumping and milk storage, tips for a smoother transition and your personal pumping plan. February 7th, March 6th, and April 3rd from 12-1 pm. A Woman’s Place Lactation Center Suite 110. Cost is $20, Class space is limited so please call 804-545-1665 to register and make payment.

Love and Learn on FACEBOOK! Follow link below to sign up and become part of the network for new and expectant parents! As members you will find out the latest about our classes, learn about our community partners, be able to connect with other parents, and voice your opinions about what pregnancy and parenthood. Click here to join!

Hospital Registration and Baby Club

Join our free Bon Secours Baby Club, by registering for your delivery at a BonSecours Hospital (St. Mary’s, St. Francis Medical Center, or Memorial Regional Medical Center). You will receive membership key tags, discounts for parenting partner classes, coupons for merchants all over Richmond, pregnancy and newborn milestone e-emails, rapid admission, and more! Please print out the following form and mail or fax to (804) 545-1273 in [Hospital Registration PDF]

NEW! HOSPITAL REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Need to cancel a class or change your schedule?

Email loveandlearn@bshsi.org or call 804-545-1958

Top Choices for New Parents (view all classes offered by clicking the top tab "Classes")

Birthing Center Tour Dates
Breastfeeding basics (Women Onlyor go as a Couple)
Cesarean Birth a class designed especially for parents who are scheduled for a cesarean delivery. Cesarean topics are also covered in Confident Childbirth
NEW! Accelerated Confident Childbirth Scholarships Available- an abbreviated 6 hour/1 day class with a more medical focus (natural techniques are more fully covered in the standard 10 hour Confident Childbirth class)
Confident Childbirth Scholarships Available call 545-1929 for more information. Teen Labor Basics available for 15-19 yr olds
Congratulations! You’re Pregnant!(Including what to do and what to avoid)
First Steps for Fathers (Expectant Dads only. A great class to learn the basics from an experienced father)
Happiest Baby On The Block (Classes held at St. Mary's Hospital)
Infant and Child CPR(CPR and choking)
Newborn Care and Safety (2 part series)
Preparing Your Pet for Your New Arrival (St. Mary's location only)

* For more childbirth methods and offerings click here.
*For classes at Richmond Community Hospital click here

Top Choices for Second Time Parents and Beyond
- Breastfeeding basics (Women Only or go as a Couple)
- Confident Childbirth Refresher Scholarships Available (Refresh on relaxation, paced breathing, and the stages of labor)
- Infant and Child CPR (CPR and choking)
- Sibling Classes (Little Siblingsfor 2-3 year olds, Siblings are Special for 4-6 year olds, and Super Siblings for 7-10 year olds.)
Expecting Multiples?
- Expecting Multiples (What you need to know about medical and community support before and after delivery)
- Infant and Child CPR (CPR and choking)
- Breastfeeding basics (Women Only or go as a Couple)
- Confident Childbirth (Take early and you will have your basics covered)
Great Class Choices for Grandparents
- What’s New for Grandparents
- Infant and Child CPR (CPR and choking)

Click on the top tab "Classes" to see all the other classes we offer in our full catalogfeaturing terrific Bon Secours Parenting Partner classes, services, and support, ranging from all types of childbirth preparation, prenatal exercise, and after delivery support.

Parenting classes and support with Commonwealth Parenting
Bon Secours in partnership with Commonwealth Parenting, offers parents, with children of all ages, an array of classes dealing with the many complexities of parenting. In partnership with Commonwealth Parenting, we are happy to announce new and expectant parent support groups! Dad Chat - Just for Dads and Nobody Told Me - Just for Moms. Click here for more details!

Teddy Bear Clinic: Children's Field Trip Program to Bon Secours Hospitals
Our popular and educational Teddy Bear Clinic program is geared for children ages 4-7 years old, and it is open to elementary schools and day care centers throughout the community. During the morning trip to our St. Mary's or St. Francis Emergency Departments, children are introduced to basic safety issues and then work with our nursed to learn about what to expect if they have to go to the hospital for a cut or broken bone. Each child brings a stuffed animal from home that will receive a stitch for an imaginary cut and a small cast for an imaginary broken bone. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 18 students and only run during the local county school year.