Our educational classes, videos, and other resources are designed to help you and your partner feel prepared for pregnancy and delivery, and to empower you and your family with essential baby-care skills. Explore each section below for information on specific classes, tours, and online educational videos. Visit Patient and Visitor Information for the most current visitation policy.
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Join an in-person or virtual class presented by our team of experienced educators to learn more about how to prepare for and manage labor and childbirth.
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Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@Jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
This practice session is designed for families who have completed the virtual Preparing for Labor and Childbirth class.
During this in-person session, we will practice breathing techniques, comfort positions and use of a birthing ball to prepare for labor discomfort and childbirth.
Dress in comfortable clothes. Bring a mat or large towel/blanket for floor activity. Birthing balls are available for your convenience.
This practice session will be offered at the Parent & Family Education classroom, 1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 303, Allentown. We are located in the professional park located across the street from LVH–Cedar Crest.
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Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@Jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Join an in-person or virtual class presented by our team of experienced educators to learn more about how to prepare for your new baby and what to expect during your postpartum (after-delivery) hospital stay.
Topics Covered: Basic newborn care, focusing on the first 3 months of life, including review of newborn feeding, diapering, bathing, swaddling, why babies cry and how to calm a fussy, crying newborn, staying safe, choosing a clinician for your baby, and more.
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Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@Jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Join our live class presented by our team of board-certified lactation consultants to prepare for breastfeeding your baby. Part I must be completed in order to attend Part II.
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Part I must be completed in order to attended Part II. Learn tips to help prepare for returning to work, school or extended time away from your breastfed baby.
Topics Covered: Preparing, building your milk supply, pumping, collecting and storing breast milk, and how to gain support from your employer, colleagues and day care.
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Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@Jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
This unique father-to-father workshop helps first-time expectant fathers get ready, in a supportive environment, for the challenges ahead. Fathers-to-be who attend the workshop leave feeling more confident and prepared for the exciting journey ahead, armed with inspiration, knowledge and skills focused on their role as the father, caregiver and supporter of both mom and baby.
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Course fee: $30 per person – includes a personal copy of the book “Crash Course for Dads-to-Be” authored by Greg Bishop (founder of Boot Camp)
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Designed for the expectant or new mother, pre and postnatal yoga classes offer you a chance to clear your mind from your daily routine and a stress relieving outlet to bond with the baby in your belly or your newborn. The classes will focus primarily on the physical, mental and emotional benefits that come from the practice of yoga.
Babies up to 6 months welcome!
Brought to you in partnership with LVHN Maternal Fetal Medicine.
Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: 1770 Bathgate Rd., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18103
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$8 per individual class (drop-in, pay at time of class) –or– Free for LVHN Fitness members
Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from ParentEd@Jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Sometimes it helps to talk with someone who not only knows what you are going through, but is going through it at the exact same time. With that in mind, LVHN created postpartum support groups. These groups allow you to meet other parents, build friendships and learn from a moderator and mentor who works on the LVHN team.
Adjusting to new parent life can be stressful. Call your LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology office to schedule an appointment (either virtual or in-person) with a behavioral health specialist and/or a WAVES clinician. These resources are available to provide emotional support both during pregnancy and after childbirth. Support for infant loss and birth trauma are also available through these programs.
You don't have to face postpartum depression on your own. WAVES is a one-of-its-kind program designed to help women who find themselves struggling with mood and anxiety disorders through pregnancy and the first 12 months of motherhood.
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and here to help 24/7. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA.
Call or Text the Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine
The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call to get basic information, support, and resources. The HelpLine is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. Learn more about the PSI HelpLine. Opens in new tab.. This group also offers online support groups. Opens in new tab..
Join one of our virtual parenting workshops. The workshops are based on Redirecting Children's Behavior and the International Network for Children and Families philosophy. Their mission is for all children to have homes where they are nurtured and loved unconditionally.
Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from parented@jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior to class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Mindfulness may help children increase self-awareness, attentional capacity, self-regulation and social skills. Each 45-minute workshop includes mindful activities, movement and games taught by a certified kids’ mindfulness and yoga instructor. For children ages 5-11.
Parents who wish to participate must register for both themselves and their child. Parents must be present for the duration of the class regardless of participation.
Please make sure to bring a yoga mat, large towel or blanket for practice.
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Lehigh Valley Health Network offers the national Safe Sitter® Essentials program, which helps to prepare young adults ages 11 to 13 to be safe when they are babysitting, watching younger siblings, or home alone. Fee of $27.50 per student includes student handbook.
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Cost: Free
Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from parented@jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior to class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Babies haven't changed much since you had your children, but a few big changes have happened. Raising kids today is very different from generations before. Let's face it: the whole world is different. Sleeping, cribs, car seats, feeding and parenting approaches have a new look. We will take a peek at what's new to help you prepare for your new journey as a grandparent and how to make caring for grandkids safe, fulfilling and a memorable experience for everyone!
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Join us in a safe space for parents and caregivers to connect with other families and to learn more about caring for a neurodivergent child. We welcome parents and caregivers of children with suspected or diagnosed conditions such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay and intellectual disabilities.
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Cost: Parenting workshops are $10 per family.
Registration reminders: When you register for our classes, you will receive a confirmation email to the address you provided for this registration. A reminder email from parented@jefferson.edu will be sent several days prior to class to the same email address. Please call 610-402-5700 if you do not receive this email correspondence.
Do your kids ignore you, run away when you ask them to do something, dawdle or just simply say ‘NO!’? This eye-opening, informative workshop will coach you on building cooperation without the yelling, threatening, bribing and nagging.
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Start the school year with some positive parenting tips. Learn how to reduce those power struggles while providing responsible coaching and building confidence.
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A thought-provoking workshop to challenge pregnant, new and existing parents to begin thinking about how they are going to parent and what kind of parents they want to be. This workshop is based on the principles from Positive Discipline and provides tips to develop important social and life skills to develop responsibility and respect.
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He’s too harsh! She’s too lenient! Discover the underlying causes of couple’s disagreements on parenting and learn how to create peaceful resolutions.
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In this workshop, parents will learn hands-on, practical skills to replace fighting with cooperation and negotiation. This is an excellent workshop for parents who just had baby number two – learn how to avoid the conflict before it starts.
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You will learn why your children behave the way they do and how to minimize the hassles, tantrums, tears and respond effectively vs. react emotionally. A great workshop for all parents of children 18 months to 5 years old.
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In this workshop, you will take a deep dive into your tween’s or teen’s brain and learn how and when it's developing. We will also talk about how responsibilities, boundaries, trust and space can foster better connection and communication.
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This workshop will give you some magical tips and tools to get your kids to listen, cooperate and work as a team. No “because I said so’s” necessary.
Preparation is the key to safety, and your health partner has you covered. Download our booklet on injury prevention. Opens in new tab. and take the courses below to be prepared for the unexpected and help your family stay safe.
Certified child passenger safety technicians will show you how to correctly install your car seat and properly secure your child.
LVHN is just one of many local inspection stations with Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. Here is a full list of stations.
Please be aware of counterfeit car seats. Review this document to learn how to detect a counterfeit car seat.
Lehigh Valley Health Network offers the national Safe Sitter® Essentials program, which helps to prepare adolescents who have completed 5th grade through 8th grade with skills to be safe when they are babysitting, watching younger siblings, or home alone. Fee of $27.50 per student includes student handbook.
The BLS course is open to the general public and covers core American Heart Association (AHA) material such as adult and pediatric CPR, Choking Rescue, and practice with automated external defibrillation.
This course requires review of the BLS online education (e-book) prior to attending the in-person skills testing. You must attend in-person skills testing to be eligible for certification.
No hay nada más emocionante que dar la bienvenida a un nuevo bebé. LVHN tiene clases para ayudarlo a usted y a su familia a sentirse preparados y listos para los desafíos únicos que acompañan a la crianza de los hijos. Las clases son interactivas y abiertas a todos. Podrás hacer preguntas en un entorno sin prejuicios. Regístrese hoy.
Únase a una clase virtual en directo presentada por nuestro equipo de educadores de gran experiencia para aprender más sobre cómo prepararse y llevar a cabo el parto y el nacimiento.
Únase a una clase virtual en directo presentada por nuestro equipo de educadores de gran experiencia para aprender más sobre cómo prepararse para su nuevo bebé y qué esperar durante su estancia en el hospital después del parto.
Realice un recorrido de maternidad en persona por el Newborn and Family Birth Center en Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest
Realice un recorrido de maternidad en persona por el Newborn and Family Birth Center en Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg
Únase a nuestra clase virtual en vivo presentada por nuestro equipo de consultores de lactancia certificados para prepararse para amamantar a su bebé.
En nuestros tours virtuales en inglés y español de LVH–Cedar Crest, LVH–Hazleton y LVH–Muhlenberg verás el interior de las unidades de parto, maternidad y madre-bebé. También tenemos un tour virtual especial para los hermanos del bebé. Pronto habrá tours virtuales de los hospitales LVH–Pocono y LVH–Schuylkill.
Realice un recorrido virtual de maternidad del Centro de Parto Familiar y Recién Nacidos en Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest:
Realice un recorrido virtual de maternidad del Centro de Parto Familiar y Recién Nacidos en Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg:
Venga a un recorrido virtual para hermanos y descubra cómo será cuando visite a su nuevo bebé en el hospital:
The Family Birth and Newborn Center at LVH–Hazleton consists of three private labor and delivery rooms, as well as nine postpartum suites, which feature private bathrooms and wall-sized wooden armoires with plenty of storage to make your stay as home-like as possible.
The Family Birth and Newborn Center at LVH–Pocono is a beautiful, secure maternity unit with large, single private rooms.
The newly renovated rooms allow for more family-centered care. The rooms include sleeping accommodations for your birth partner, a personal in-room refrigerator and a workstation desk with extra outlets and USB ports so you and your partner can easily connect with family members and friends to share your experience.
The Family Birth and Newborn Center opened in 2019 in a new location on the LVH–Schuylkill campus at LVH Schuylkill–E. Norwegian Street. The center spans more than 15,000 square feet and offers five labor-delivery-recovery suites, two obstetric triage rooms, nine family-friendly post-partum rooms, an operating suite and both a regular and isolation nursery.
Topics include: Preparing for Childbirth, Taking Care of Your Baby, Child and Adult CPR/Choking, and Parenting Tips
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