Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is happy to help you prepare for the birth of your new baby with a full range of prenatal
and educational classes for the entire family. Our certified instructors teach important information about pregnancy,delivery,
and parenting.
If you have any questions concerning class content, class times or your new baby please call the Parent Education Office @
215-955-6713.
Terry O'Brien RN, MSN
Manager of Parent Education
One Day Lamaze
A complete childbirth preparation course in one day. Tour, lunch and parking included.
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9am to 5pm, Sundays |
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111 So. 11th Street, Room 1840 Gibbon |
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$140 (includes lunch and parking) |
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Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Childbirth Lamaze Series
Weekly classes for preparing for labor and delivery. Tour included.
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Evening Series - 4 weeks, 7pm to 9pm Saturday Series - 2 weeks, 9:30am to 1:30pm
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111 So. 11th street, Rm. 1840 Gibbon |
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$85 |
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Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Getting Ready for Baby
A one night workshop to help you and your family prepare for your new baby.
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7pm to 9:30pm |
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111 So. 11th St., Rm. 1840 Gibbon |
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$25 |
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Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Beginning Breast Feeding
One-night class on basics of breastfeeding, pumping, storage and returning to work.
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6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Offered twice each month |
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Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street |
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Free |
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No registration necessary. Call #215-955-6713 to confirm dates. |
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Sibling Class
One time class to prepare older children for their important role in being a big brother or sister. Class is designed for
children ages 3 to 8 yrs. Tour of maternity is included.
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10am to 12noon. Offered six times a year. |
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Location: |
Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street |
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$10.00 for one child/ 2or more children $5.00 each |
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Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Pediatrician's Night
One-time class with Pediatrician discussing issues concerning newborns and becoming a new parent.
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7 p.m. to 9 p.m., offered six times a year |
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Location: |
Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street |
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Free |
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Register: |
Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Car Seat Safety
One-night class offering safe tips for buying, installing and using your car seat correctly. A must for all parents, grandparents
and caregivers!
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Time: |
7pm to 9pm |
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Location: |
Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street |
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Free |
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Register: |
Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW. |
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Hospital Tours
A maternity tour is offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. (No tours on Holidays or the Eve of the Holiday)
The tour will include visits to the Delivery Room and the Maternal/Infant Unit. Policies and procedures will be discussed.
Tour lasts approx. one hour.
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6pm |
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Tours meet at the information desk, in the lobby of the Pavilion Building. (11th and Sansom Street entrance, Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital, Philadelphia)
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Free |
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No registration is necessary. |
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Infant/Child CPR Class
Learn how to perform CPR on children from birth to 8 years old.
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dates vary - please call |
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6-9 p.m. |
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Location: |
Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 11 S. 11th Street |
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Fee: |
$35 for one person, 2nd person of couple $25 TJUH emp $25
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1-800-JEFF-NOW |
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Expectant Grandparents Night
All grandparents are welcomed to be part of a two hour class that introduces changes that have occurred in childbearing over
the past generation. Refresh your skills and discuss tips for happier grandparenting.
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Date: |
dates vary - please call |
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Time: |
6-9 p.m. |
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Location: |
Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 11 S. 11th Street |
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Fee: |
Free |
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Register: |
Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW |
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