Our childbirth classes are designed to promote healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting skills. All classes are open to the public regardless of the hospital you choose for your delivery.
Childbirth Education Series is a FREE class designed to promote healthy pregnancy, birth, and early parenting skills. A tour of the Family Birthing Center is included.
Click here to register online or contact us at 504-897-7319 or babies@touro.com.
Sibling Classes is where children learn what to expect when a new baby enters the family. The class is FREE and designed for children 4 years to 11 years of age.
Please bring a baby doll or teddy bear to class to help in the demonstration process of child care. Click here to register online or contact us at 504-897-7319 or babies@touro.com.
Lactation (Breastfeeding) Classes is FREE and designed to teach mothers the basics of breastfeeding.
To register for this class contact the Touro Lactation office at (504) 897-8130.
Balance Born Childbirth Classes is an eight-class prenatal childbirth preparation series focusing on natural, family-centered birth and parenting preparation. During this “hands-on” class a range of topics will be explored and practiced. There is a fee for this class. To register, contact Jessica LeBlanc at (504) 669-3143.
Prepared and Positive Childbirth Classes is a weekend class designed to give expectant couples the confidence, knowledge and skills necessary for a safe, satisfying family-centered birth experience. The class offers birth education as well as hands-on practice of relaxation, breathing, and coping techniques for labor and birth. Partners will learn how to best comfort and support a laboring woman and moms will learn to utilize their own unique coping skills. There is a fee for this class. To register, contact Jessica LeBlanc at (504) 669-3143.
Complimentary parking will be available in Touro's parking garage on Delachaise Street, across from the Touro Emergency Department. Tickets will be validated at each class.
For more information please call 504-897-7319.