Whether you are soon to be a first-time parent or will be growing your family, Elliot Hospital Childbirth Education provides an array of informative programs to help you learn more about your pregnancy and birth and caring for your baby.
Our registered nurses and board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) have the knowledge, compassion, and years of experience to empower, educate and inspire you. You’ll learn from nurses who will be working alongside your provider to care for you and your baby during your delivery experience.
Classes are also an ideal opportunity to meet and connect with other parents within our community. We now offer both virtual and in-person class options. For more information please reach out to us at childbirthed@elliot-hs.org.
Take a virtual tour today of Elliot Hospital’s Labor and Delivery and Postpartum units. Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Please Note: In-person tours of our Labor & Delivery and Maternity units are temporarily unavailable due to ongoing construction. Instead, we invite you to join one of our nurses via Zoom for a virtual Q&A session to discuss any questions you may have about your upcoming delivery. Register Today
We currently offer both virtual and in-person childbirth classes. We suggest planning to take our birthing classes within the 30-35 week timeframe of your pregnancy, although you are welcome to join us at any time.
This class is taught by registered nurses who are certified childbirth educators. It is designed to help our patients prepare for their childbirth experience and assist support partners in readying for their crucial role.
This class covers:
Taught by a registered nurse, this class prepares expectant parents to care for and feed their newborn during the first six weeks of life.
This class explores:
Taught by a board-certified lactation consultant, we will introduce parents to the basics of breastfeeding to help them get off to a good start.
The class will cover:
The Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving children and babies. Please note, this is a non-certifying class.
This class is taught by Elliot Hospital nurses and Child Life Specialists. It is meant to help prepare parents and their 3-6 year old children for their transition to becoming a big sibling!
This class includes:
*Please note, parents are required to stay with children during class time*
Our Labor and Delivery rooms at Elliot Hospital are currently undergoing renovation, so we will not be hosting in-person tours during this time. Instead, we invite you to join one of our nurses via Zoom for a Q&A session to discuss any questions you may have about your upcoming delivery. We will also share videos and pictures so that you can see the progress happening on our units.
*Please note, this session does not take the place of a childbirth education class - if you have extensive questions about the labor process please consider signing up for a "Learn to Labor" class.
Our classes fill up quickly. For the childbirth classes, we recommend you sign up around the 24th week of your pregnancy. We suggest planning to take the childbirth classes around the 30th to 35th week of your pregnancy, although you are welcome to join us at any time.
This weekly get-together offers all new mothers and their babies the opportunity to share and network about life with your new baby! The group is led by an experienced Elliot Hospital registered nurse who is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Topics shared include feeding, crying, sleeping, relationships, and finding your new balance in life. Guest speakers are invited throughout the year.
New Moms Group is drop in and held every Wednesday from 11am - 1pm at The Elliot at River’s Edge. Babies under one are welcome to join. Group follows the Manchester school district in terms of cancellation for inclement weather.
For additional information please email MomsGroup@Elliot-hs.org or call Elliot Hospital’s lactation office at 603-663-4464.
Beginning 4/1/2025
This weekly group offers additional emotional support to moms who may be feeling overwhelmed or not quite themselves during their first year postpartum. Group is led by one of our Elliot Hospital nurses.
Postpartum emotional support group is held every Tuesday (starting April 1st, 2025) from 11am-12pm at Elliot-Rivers Edge (185 Queen City Avenue in Manchester). It is free to attend, and registration is not required. Babies under one are welcome to join. Group follows the Manchester school district for cancellations due to inclement weather. For additional information or any questions please email childbirthed@elliot-hs.org.
Please note, this is a support group and does not replace receiving mental health services.
Our Lactation Consultants are Registered Nurses specializing in Maternal Infant care and are certified through the International Board of Lactation Consultants. We are here to offer sensitive and supportive care to help you reach your breastfeeding goals.
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