Our knowledgeable Childbirth Center instructors offer a variety of education classes for parents. Experienced, certified instructors teach both prenatal and postpartum programs. Our goal is to help you prepare for the birth of your child and then to offer support and education as you adjust to a new life with your baby. The education you will receive in our parent education classes is designed to complement the care provided by the obstetricians and midwives as well as the pediatricians and family practitioners that are on the medical staff at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

While there is a fee for most classes, financial assistance may be available. Some insurance companies provide reimbursement for attendance at prenatal classes.

Pre-registration is required for most classes; a calendar of classes is available online. Parent Education class information and registration packets are available at your OB/GYN office or you can download the Parent Education class packet here.   Our information packet includes descriptions of all our prenatal classes, fees, schedules and registration forms

Postpartum YogaInformation, Schedules and the Registration Packet

Currently, we require pre-registration by mail for all classes.

If you have questions or need help deciding what class is right for you, call the Parent Education Program Line at (413) 582-2736 or e-mail Maria_CurtinMcKenna@cooley-dickinson.org

Thank you for your interest in our educational programs. We look forward to meeting you.