You have a million questions as an expecting parent and Touro has some
of the answers for you! Touro provides free pre- and post-natal classes
including a childbirth education series, lactation, natural birthing,
sibling classes, and more. We even offer online classes for busy parents
or those who enjoy doing things from the comfort of home.
Our classes are taught by experienced nurses and practitioners. Classes
are recommended for moms-to-be starting at 30 weeks or 6 ½ months
gestation. Read on to learn more about each class we offer.
We offer virtual and in-person classes. Please check the class schedule
for details.
Please contact our OB Nurse Navigators, Julie Cocharo or Leslie Caillet at
504.897.7319 to register.
We offer virtual and in-person classes. on the same date and at the same
time as noted in the calendar. You may register online for the virtual
classes or call one of our OB Nurse Navigators at 504.897.7319. You may
also reach them by email, Julia Cocharo at
julia.cocharo@lcmchealth.org or Leslie Caillet at
leslie.caillet@lcmchealth.org. Once registered you will receive the online link needed for class.
The Childbirth Education Series is a four-class series recommended around
30 weeks or 6 ½ months gestation and can answer any looming questions.
The classes address the stages of labor, recognizing early labor signs,
pain management, medical interventions, cesarean birth, postpartum and
newborn care.
This class is FREE of charge.
Online childbirth education
The Online Childbirth Education is available for busy expecting parents.
The date of the class is the date you register online.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the class
online. The classes address the stages of labor, recognizing early labor
signs, pain management, medical interventions, cesarean birth, postpartum
and newborn care.
This class is FREE of charge. **Must also be a Touro patient
Prenatal breastfeeding class
Touro’s Prenatal Breastfeeding Class is designed to teach mothers
the basics of breastfeeding. Designed for moms who already know they want
to breastfeed and for moms who want to know more about breastfeeding.
The free course will cover:
Anatomy and physiology of the breast
Care and preparation of the breast
Breastfeeding techniques
Pumping and storage of breast milk
This class is FREE of charge.
Understanding your newborn: your personal journey through newborn care
This two-hour class is designed for first-time expecting parents to provide
you with the information and skills you need to care for your newborn
at home. Grandparents and other caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Topics include:
Newborn traits
Newborn behaviors
Crying and comforting
Feeding and diapering
Bathing and dressing
Newborn health and safety
This class is FREE of charge.
Positive and prepared childbirth class
The Positive and Prepared Childbirth Class is a weekend class designed
to give expectant couples the confidence, knowledge and skills necessary
for a safe and 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.
The classes will cover:
Stages of labor
Communicating birth preferences
Relaxation and breathing for labor and birth
Positions for labor and birth
Partner participation and comfort measures
There is a fee for this class, please
call for pricing.
Hypnobirthing childbirth education class
Mondays, 6 - 8 PM | Foucher Room
Saturdays, 9:30 AM - 1 PM | Foucher Room
HypnoBirthing is an age old childbirth education method that uses hypnosis
to eliminate the fear and tension that creates pain in the birthing experience.
Moms and their birth companions will learn how their mind and body can
harmoniously communicate for a calmer, more confident and more comfortable birth.
There is a fee for this class, please
call for pricing.
For free information or to register, contact Bonnie Miller at
985.726.9333 ext. 118 or call
601.408.5983.
Sibling class
The Sibling Classes are where children learn what to expect when a new
baby enters the family. The class is designed for children 4 years to
11 years of age.
This free course will cover:
What happens when mom goes to the hospital
What to expect when the baby comes home
Ways older siblings cope with the new arrival
Ways older siblings can help with the new baby
A tour the family birthing center
This class is FREE of charge.
Infant/child CPR training
Family and Friends CPR teaches the basic technique of CPR and relief of
choking for a child and infant. It is perfect for new parents, grandparents,
sitters and anyone involved in the care of an infant.
Each participant will receive a handbook. The course uses guidelines created
by the American Heart Association. This course is not for certification.
This class is FREE of charge. **Must also be a Touro patient
Baby food making class
Join Touro Nutritionist Julie Fortenberry and Guest Speaker Erin Reho Pelias
for an interactive baby food making class.
Introducing solid foods is a fun (and messy) milestone during your baby’s
first year of life. But, it can be overwhelming for a new parent to decide
what, when and how often.
We’ll teach you the basics of baby food, including: when and how
to introduce solids, the benefits of making homemade baby foods, how to
make and store baby foods at home, adding new flavors and combinations
as your baby ages, and more! Plus enjoy baby food tastings during the
class and ask your nutrition questions.
This class is FREE of charge.
Grandparenting 101 class
First time grandparents: A lot has changed in newborn care over the last
few decades! From tummy time to safe sleep (back only) and swaddling to
car seat safety, we are here to teach you the basics.
Learn how to best support your children as new parents and feel refreshed
in newborn care skills that you will quickly put to use as doting grandparents.
The free Grandparenting 101 class will cover:
Current trends in childbirth and updated standards on infant care
A tour of the Family Birthing Center and important information for families
Important vaccination information for grandparents and caregivers
Advice for new grandparents including trends in parenting, raising children
and conflicts in discipline styles
How to best support your children as new parents
Clarifying expectations to maintain relationships
This class is FREE of charge.
While we are not able to meet as a class at this time, we do have a way
to share the information with you.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you
can do for both yourself and baby during pregnancy and after delivery.
Join Touro dietitian Julie Fortenberry for an informative class on nutrition
and wellness for expectant and new mothers.
The class will cover basics of healthy meal planning, eating for two, healthy
weight gain, important nutrients, foods to avoid, fitness during pregnancy,
breastfeeding nutrition, healthy weight loss post baby, body image, meal
planning for a busy lifestyle, finding time for fitness after baby and
more. You will also learn about entering pregnancy in optimal health if
planning to become pregnant.
The Online Childbirth Education is available for busy expecting parents.
The date of the class is the date you register online.
Touro’s Prenatal Breastfeeding Class is designed to teach mothers
the basics of breastfeeding. Designed for moms who already know they want
to breastfeed and for moms who want to know more about breastfeeding.
The Positive and Prepared Childbirth Class is a weekend class designed
to give expectant couples the confidence, knowledge and skills necessary
for a safe and 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.
Mondays, 6 - 8 PM | Foucher Room
The Sibling Classes are where children learn what to expect when a new
baby enters the family. The class is designed for children 4 years to
11 years of age.
Join Touro Nutritionist Julie Fortenberry and Guest Speaker Erin Reho Pelias
for an interactive baby food making class.
First time grandparents: A lot has changed in newborn care over the last
few decades! From tummy time to safe sleep (back only) and swaddling to
car seat safety, we are here to teach you the basics.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important things you
can do for both yourself and baby during pregnancy and after delivery.
Join Touro dietitian Julie Fortenberry for an informative class on nutrition
and wellness for expectant and new mothers.
