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.

	Time:	9am to 5pm, Sundays
	Location:	111 So. 11th Street, Room 1840 Gibbon
	Fee:	$140 (includes lunch and parking)
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

Childbirth Lamaze Series
Weekly classes for preparing for labor and delivery. Tour included.

	Times:	Evening Series - 4 weeks, 7pm to 9pm Saturday Series - 2 weeks, 9:30am to 1:30pm
	Location:	111 So. 11th street, Rm. 1840 Gibbon
	Fee:	$85
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

Getting Ready for Baby
A one night workshop to help you and your family prepare for your new baby. 

	Time:	7pm to 9:30pm
	Location:	111 So. 11th St., Rm. 1840 Gibbon
	Fee:	$25
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

Beginning Breast Feeding
One-night class on basics of breastfeeding, pumping, storage and returning to work.

	Time:	6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Offered twice each month
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	Free
	Register:	No registration necessary.  Call #215-955-6713 to confirm dates.

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.

	Time:	10am to 12noon.  Offered six times a year.
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	$10.00 for one child/ 2or more children $5.00 each
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

Pediatrician's Night
One-time class with Pediatrician discussing issues concerning newborns and becoming a new parent.

	Time:	7 p.m. to 9 p.m., offered six times a year
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	Free
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

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!

	Time:	7pm to 9pm
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 111 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	Free
	Register:	Preregistration is required. Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.

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.

	Time:	6pm
	Location:	Tours meet at the information desk, in the lobby of the Pavilion Building.  (11th and Sansom Street entrance, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia)
	Fee:	Free
	Register:	No registration is necessary.

Infant/Child CPR Class
Learn how to perform CPR on children from birth to 8 years old.

	Date:	dates vary - please call
	Time:	6-9 p.m.
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 11 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	$35 for one person, 2nd person of couple $25 TJUH emp $25
	Register:	1-800-JEFF-NOW

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.

	Date:	dates vary - please call
	Time:	6-9 p.m.
	Location:	Parent Education Classroom 1840 Gibbion 11 S. 11th Street
	Fee:	Free
	Register:	Preregistration is required.   Please call 1-800-JEFF-NOW