Designed to support you at all stages in your pregnancy and early parenthood, our classes are taught by Certified Lactation Consultants and Labor & Delivery Nurses from South County Hospital’s Women and Newborn Care Unit including Desiree DesVergnes, RN, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Victoria Gatling, BSN, RN, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, and Amanda Phillips, RN, BSN.
Class Locations
Wakefield – South County Hospital, Potter Conference Rooms, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, 02879 - enter and check in through Main Lobby
Newport YMCA – Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 02842
"The New Baby Support group is a place for reassurance. A lot of new parents find themselves second-guessing. This is a place where I finally realized ‘Oh, everything I’m going through is normal.’ That’s a big relief.” Briana, patient
Preparing for Birth focuses on an in-depth preparation for the birthing experience. From identifying the early stages of labor, to comfort measures and pain management options, we cover all aspects of labor, delivery, and the early post-partum period to help prepare you and those supporting you for a successful birthing experience. Hospital-based classes include a tour of the Women and Newborn Care Unit. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend.
To register, please use the form at the bottom of this page. For questions, please email southcountymoms@southcountyhealth.org.
Price: FREE
This 2-hour prenatal breastfeeding class is taught by a Women and Newborn Care Unit lactation consultant. Learn the art and science of providing the perfect nutrition before baby's arrival. Emphasis is on strategies to promote successful breastfeeding. Topics include: what you can expect at the hospital, how to avoid common breastfeeding issues, dispelling breastfeeding myths, and tips on ensuring an adequate milk supply. Partners or a single support person are encouraged to attend.
Pre-register by using the form at the bottom of this page. For questions about the class, please email southcountymoms@southcountyhealth.org.
Cost: FREE
Join other new parents and their newborns in a casual, social setting for conversation and education on a variety of topics, including breastfeeding, baby sleeplessness, colic, parental sleep deprivation, postpartum stress, and more.
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
The Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI
Amanda Phillips, RN, BSN
Class: Preparing for Birth
Amanda is a Registered Nurse and EMT with expertise providing care in the prenatal, labor, and postpartum settings. An avid reader and runner, Amanda spends most of her free time with her husband and son.
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