Classes & Events - Valley Women's Health

CLASSES & EVENTS

Discover support & affordable education designed to empower you through every stage of womanhood.

Click on one of our classes below to learn more.

CLASSES & EVENTS

Discover support & affordable education designed to empower you through every stage of womanhood.

Click on one of our classes below to learn more.

PRENATAL

Our prenatal class offers essential guidance and support to help you feel prepared, confident, and informed as you approach your delivery day. Join us to learn valuable techniques, practical tips, and expert insights that will empower you every step of the way.

PRENATAL

The is a 5 hour class and includes a reserved spot for you and a partner. You must be 28 weeks along to sign up. In the course, we will review the following:

What to expect in your third trimester:

Monitoring fetal kick counts
Cervical exams (understanding dilation and effacement of the cervix)
Signs of labor (contractions, water breaking)
When to go to the hospital vs when to call the doctor
Possible risks and complications that can develop during your third trimester
Inductions (how do they work, and what to expect)
Picking a pediatrician
Pre-registration at the hospital
Packing list

Labor & Delivery:

What the check in process will look like at labor and delivery
Virtual hospital room tour
Epidurals and pain management
Episiotomy and lacerations
Pushing and breathing techniques
Delivery of the baby (a birth video will be shown)
C-section
What to expect with your hospital stay

Postpartum:

Scheduling a postpartum appointment at 6 weeks
Postpartum pain management and recovery
What to expect in the first week home after delivery
Postpartum anxiety and depression

Breastfeeding:

Benefits of breastfeeding
How is breast milk made
Understanding a good breastfeeding latch
Pumping and storing breastmilk
Clogged milk ducts and mastitis

Newborn care:

Basic newborn care once you’re home from the hospital
Umbilical cord care and bathing
Diaper changes and bowel movements
Eating schedule; when and how to introduce solids
Sleep schedule; creating a sleep routine
Immunization schedule
Circumcision

BREASTFEEDING

Start your breastfeeding journey with confidence and clarity through our Breastfeeding Basics class. This course is designed to provide you with essential knowledge, practical skills, and personalized support, empowering you to nurture and bond with your baby from day one.

BREASTFEEDING

This 3-hour class is offered in an interactive and supportive environment, taught by a certified lactation consultant with extensive experience in supporting breastfeeding families.

Understand Infant Feeding Cues:

Develop the ability to recognize and respond to your baby’s hunger cues, promoting responsive and demand-driven feeding.

Understand the Benefits of Breastfeeding:

Explore the numerous advantages of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, including improved immunity, bonding, and overall health benefits.

Learn Anatomy and Physiology:

Gain knowledge about the anatomy and physiology of lactation, including breast structure, milk production, and the hormonal processes involved.

Master the Art of Latching:

Discover techniques to achieve a proper latch, ensuring effective milk transfer and preventing discomfort or complications.

Establish Milk Supply:

Learn practical strategies to establish and maintain an abundant milk supply, including tips for initiating breastfeeding for the first time after birth.

Overcome Common Challenges:

Identify and troubleshoot common breastfeeding challenges such as engorgement, sore nipples, low milk supply, and latch difficulties.

Pumping and Milk Storage:

Learn proper techniques for expressing breast milk using a breast pump, including different pump types, and pumping schedules. Understand safe milk storage guidelines and strategies for building a breast milk stash.

POSTPARTUM

This class is designed to empower new parents by providing essential education on what to expect after childbirth. We want you to feel informed and confident as you navigate postpartum changes, knowing when and where to seek support if needed. Our goal is to help you approach this new chapter with clarity, reassurance, and the resources to thrive

This 2.5-hour class is offered the 1st Tuesday of each month and will cover all topics postpartum: physical changes, physical and mental health, nutrition, exercise, birth control, sleep, referrals for other services, & more.

Be sure to bring a support person with you! This class is designed for both you and someone who will be by your side—whether it’s your spouse, mom, friend, or another loved one. Having support during this stage is so important, and we want to make sure you’re both prepared.

MEET THE MIDWIVES

Join us for a free Zoom event where you can meet our team of experienced midwives and ask all your pregnancy and birth related questions. This is a quarterly event. Click on the Midwife Groups below for times and dates.