Congratulations on your pregnancy! Catholic Health’s three maternity hospitals — Sisters of Charity, Mercy and Mount St. Mary’s — combine to deliver more babies than any other system in Western New York. And we’d be honored to deliver yours. Our goal is to prepare you to be the most knowledgeable parent and patient prior to delivery. It means knowing your options, getting educated through our classes, asking the right questions and receiving all the right answers.
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A fast-paced, lecture-free class covering all the basic prepared childbirth topics. It’s also a great refresher course for experienced parents.
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For parents who are scheduling a Cesarean Section, this class covers all the information in our Prepared Childbirth CLASSIC course, without the labor portion.
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Prepare your older child or children for becoming a big brother or big sister with a tour of the nursery. With the help of a doll, they’ll learn how newborns are held, fed, diapered and bathed.
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Receive the knowledge to save your child’s life in the event of an emergency. You’ll receive a first aid summary, how to use an AED and know what to do in case of choking or drowning.
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Make sure your child’s car seat is used correctly with both a class and a one-on-one fitting with a certified Child Passenger Safety Tech.
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Four sessions geared towards parents who desire additional Lamaze focus for natural childbirth. A fifth session includes a tour of Sisters Hospital.
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The first few weeks as a parent can be very stressful. This class gives you peace of mind as we discuss newborn care, health concerns to watch for, and other challenges all new parents face.
View ClassesA high risk pregnancy is one in which a condition puts either mom or baby at a higher-than-normal risk of complications during pregnancy or at birth. Catholic Health provides care for these high risk pregnancies as all of our providers are experts and our hospitals have subspecialists should you need them.
