Becoming a parent or caring for little ones comes with lots of questions—and
we’re here to help. Our
free and low-cost education classes are designed to prepare families for every stage, from pregnancy and childbirth
to newborn care, breastfeeding, and beyond. Led by experienced professionals,
these sessions offer practical skills, expert guidance, and supportive
community connections to help you feel confident and ready for the journey ahead.
All Childbirth Education Series Classes are free of charge and are offered
every other month.
Newborn Essentials
Get answers from the experts to the many questions about the first weeks
at home with a newborn. Basics of bathing, diapering, swaddling, umbilical
cord, and circumcision care are just some of the critical concepts that
will be addressed in this small, confidence-boosting class for expectant
parents/ support persons.
Prenatal 1
This class provides information on the changes to expect throughout pregnancy,
and emphasizes birth as a normal, natural, and healthy process. Signs
and stages of labor are discussed, along with when to go to the hospital,
where to go, and what to expect. Expecting parents take a tour of Woman
& Newborn Services.
Prenatal 2
Interventions and medical options in childbirth are discussed in this second
class of our prenatal series. Comfort measures, including natural, pharmacological,
and epidural anesthesia are addressed. A film on Cesarean birth is shown.
Prenatal 3
The postpartum experience both in the hospital and beyond can be overwhelming.
With an emphasis on the mother and her new baby, this class focuses on
the role of the pediatrician, healthy relationships, postpartum emotions,
and feeding your baby.
All Breastfeeding Education Series Classes are free of charge and are offered
every one to two months.
ABCs of Breastfeeding
Dispelling myths and providing basics on preparing to breastfeed, along
with feeding your newborn and pump pointers are discussed in this small
informative class for
women only.
Breastfeeding Class
The focus of this class is to help families achieve a successful breastfeeding
experience both in the hospital and at home. Internationally Board Certified
Lactation Consultants cover breastfeeding expectations in the early weeks
and strategies for success. It is recommended that dad or other support
persons attend as well.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Bring your newborn with you, and let our lactation experts help you transition
into successful breastfeeding. Learn about the nutritional value of breast
milk, your baby's weight gain, milk supply concerns, and more. Share advice
with other moms on ways to help a fussy baby, manage sore nipples, and
breastfeeding in public
Woman & Newborn Services invites young boys and girls to come learn
an assortment of key babysitting tips. The information presented will
include infant and child choking, essentials of childcare, problem behavior,
entertaining ideas, and treating babysitting as a business. The event
is designed off of the "Babysitter Cadette Badge" requirements,
but is open to all that are 11 years and older.
Class is offered once in the spring and once in the fall
$20 for a two-hour class
Car Seat Safety Fitting
Child Safety Seat Fittings are available every Wednesday at Louisiana State
Police Troop B on the I-10 Service Rd. off of Williams Blvd. from 1-4pm.
This program is designed to demonstrate proper installation of your child
safety seat and ensure that seat type and fit are accurate for your vehicle.
EJGH EMS can also be contacted at 504.503.7152 for questions.
This class is free
Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
This non-certifying program was created by the American Heart Association
for anyone who wants to learn how to give CPR to an infant. CPR basics
will be presented by a registered nurse through book and video instructions.
Class is offered twice a month-$15.00
It’s Great to be a Girl
So much happens to a young girl's body during puberty, both emotionally
and physically. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect,
and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for preteens.
For girls ages nine-12, this seminar includes an informal, open discussion
on self-esteem, self-care, puberty, and communication. A brief and simple
introduction to the opposite sex is covered. A female parent or trusted
female adult should accompany each preteen.
Class is offered about every three months
Two hour class -$20.00
Safe Sitter
This is a two-day Safe Sitter certified babysitting class offered during
the summer for teens 11-14 years old who are seriously interested in pursuing
babysitting. Rescue breathing and rescue choking techniques are covered.
Get answers from the experts to the many questions about the first weeks
at home with a newborn. Basics of bathing, diapering, swaddling, umbilical
cord, and circumcision care are just some of the critical concepts that
will be addressed in this small, confidence-boosting class for expectant
parents/ support persons.
Dispelling myths and providing basics on preparing to breastfeed, along
with feeding your newborn and pump pointers are discussed in this small
informative class for
women only.
Child Safety Seat Fittings are available every Wednesday at Louisiana State
Police Troop B on the I-10 Service Rd. off of Williams Blvd. from 1-4pm.
This program is designed to demonstrate proper installation of your child
safety seat and ensure that seat type and fit are accurate for your vehicle.
EJGH EMS can also be contacted at 504.503.7152 for questions.
