Saint Clare’s Family Birth Center welcomes you to the perinatal education department. We have classes for the whole family that will help answer questions about pregnancy, labor, delivery, sibling adjustment, breastfeeding, and a host of other topics. Saint Clare’s Family Birth Center is committed to providing you and your family with the best care as you prepare for your new arrival. To better accommodate our families, some perinatal programs are offered at Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill.
Registration
- To register for programs at Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston, please call 715.393.3258.
- To register for programs at Good Samaritan Health Center in Merrill, please call 715.539.5074.
For all other questions, please call the perinatal education coordinator at 715.393.3046. Please do not let program fees prevent you from registering for a class. Contact us at 715.393.3046 to discuss options.
Inclement Weather: Programs will be cancelled if weather appears unsafe for travel. Please call 715.393.3258 to check status of class when inclement weather occurs.
Tours
Tours of the Family Birth Center are offered at most Saint Clare’s Hospital programs. However, if you or your family would just like a tour, please call the front desk at 715.393.3258. We would be happy to accommodate your schedule.
Early Pregnancy Fair
This interactive class will provide you with tips for a healthy and energetic pregnancy. Women in their first or second trimester are encouraged to attend with their spouse / support person. Learn how to make sense of all the information you get from the Internet, books, family, friends, and the nice lady in the grocery store. View many displays and talk with nurses and doulas. Participate in our scavenger hunt for a chance to win a prize.
Presentations will focus on:
- Fetal development
- Body changes and discomforts
- Nutrition
- Prenatal exercise
- Massage
- Brain development
A tour of the Family Birth Center will be offered at the conclusion of the class. This program is free.
Registration is required.
This program is offered in Weston only.
Weston
Mondays 6 – 8 p.m.
January 5, March 2, May 4, July 6, September 14, November 2
Childbirth Preparation Class
Our personalized childbirth preparation classes support family-centered maternity care. Expectant mothers and their support partners will learn about labor, birth, and relaxation and breathing techniques to manage their labor. A wide range of information will be covered including birth balls, comfort positions, and medications. Upon completion of this class, parents will gain knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for a positive birth experience. Class size is limited and registration is required. This program is offered in Weston and Merrill.
Weston
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee $40.
January 10, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, October 3, November 7, December 5
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 9 p.m. Two sessions. Fee $40.
January 20 and 22, February 17 and 19, March 17 and 19, April 14 and 16, May 12 and 14, June 16 and 18, July 14 and 16, August 11 and 13, September 15 and 17, October 13 and 15, November 17 and 19, December 15 and 17
Merrill
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $40
February 28, May 30, August 29, December 5
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Four sessions. Cost is $40
January 7, 14, 21, and 28
April 8, 15, 22, and 29
July 8, 15, 22, and 29
October 7, 14, 21, and 28
Breastfeeding Support Class
Individualized guidance and support for expectant parents considering breastfeeding will be provided by a certified lactation consultant or lactation educator. This class will present information on the advantages of breastfeeding, how to get started, breastfeeding and intimacy, purchase of breast pumps, and tips for breastfeeding moms who work outside the home. Registration is required. This program is offered in Weston and Merrill.
Weston
Thursdays 4 – 6 p.m. Fee $10.
January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3
Merrill
6:30 p.m. Fee $10.
Monday, January 19; Wednesday, March 18; Tuesday, May 19; Monday, July 20; Tuesday, September 22; Tuesday, November 17
F.I.T. Fathers In Training
Fathers In Training is a class for new and expectant fathers only. Designed for men who want to learn infant basics, this class is led by male pediatricians (who are also veteran fathers) from Marshfield Clinic. New and expectant dads will learn how to take care of those who matter the most – the new baby and the new mother. Registration is required.
This program is offered in Weston only.
Weston
Monday 7 – 9 p.m. Fee $10.
January 19
Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m. Fee $10.
March 22, April 19, June 28, August 23, September 20, November 19
“Happiest Baby on the Block”
Being a new parent can be challenging. Sleepless nights, crying baby, postpartum depression – all contribute to the stress in the home. Learn an extraordinary approach to calm your baby in our “Happiest Baby” class. You will learn, step-by-step, how to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe even the fussiest infant in minutes. This class is recommended for parents whose babies are less than 2 months old. Grandparents are also welcome. Program fee includes a Parent Kit with DVD, Soothing Sounds CD, and swaddling blanket. Registration is required. This program is offered in Weston only.
Weston
Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Fee $25.
January 29, March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, October 29
Sibling Celebration
If you already have children and worry about their adjustment to their new baby brother or sister, the Family Birth Center offers sibling classes for children between 2 and 10 years of age. Through music, stories and fun surprises, we prepare children for their new role. You and your child should attend sibling classes during the last trimester of your pregnancy, so the information they learn will be fresh in their minds. Registration is required. This program is offered in Weston only.
Weston
Saturdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. Fee $5 / per child.
January 17, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
Tuesdays 6 – 7:30 p.m. Fee $5 / per child.
June 9, July 7, August 4
Infant Care Basics & Infant Safety
Caring for a new baby can be overwhelming to first time parents. Expectant parents have the opportunity to learn and practice the basics of caring for their new baby. This class will also provide information on home safety as well as infant CPR. This is not a CPR certification class. Grandparents are welcome. Registration is required. This program is offered in Weston only.
Weston
Tuesdays 6 – 9 p.m. Fee $20.
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 5, June 9, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 10, December 8
Mommy Café
This mother and baby support group is led by a registered nurse / lactation educator. Celebrate the ups and downs of being a new mom with other new moms. Share your joys and fears. Bring your baby! A scale will be provided to weigh your baby. This support group is free and no registration is required.
Weston
Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Family and Friends CPR
This class is for people who wish to learn adult, child, and infant CPR plus choking rescue. This training session does not require any testing and will not provide certification. Class size is limited and registration is required. With support from the American Heart Association and the Marshfield Clinic and Ministry Health Care Heart Care Team, participants can take this class at no cost and will receive a free adult manikin and instructional DVD. (While supplies last). This program is offered at the Merrill location only.
Merrill
6 – 9 p.m. Fee $10 per person.
Tuesday, January 27; Tuesday, March 24; Wednesday, May 20; Tuesday, July 28; Wednesday, September 30; Tuesday, November 24.
Infant Massage
The art of infant massage has been practiced throughout the ages. Infant massage enhances the loving communication between parent and baby. It empowers parents to become an expert on their child. Parents will learn to watch and interpret their baby’s response to massage. Infants will learn trust, love, security, and contentment. We are pleased to offer two infant massage programs.
Merrill - Baby’s First Massage
This one hour class allows parents to learn early communication with their infant while providing gentle nerve and muscle stimulation. This form of massage can assist the newborn with digestion, elimination, healing, growth, and deeper sleep.
This class is best taken in late pregnancy or immediately after the baby is born. Class size is limited and registration is required. This program is offered in Merrill only.
Mondays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fee $10 per family.
January 12, March 9, May 11, July 13, September 14, November 9
Weston - Infant Massage and Nurturing Touch
Your baby will be ready for this program when the cord is healed and he or she is more alert (about 3 – 5 weeks of age). At this time your baby will be ready for a deeper touch and greater variety of strokes. The first form of communication that you have with your baby is through the natural process of touch. Come and experience the benefits of infant massage, while learning to safely massage your infant with confidence. The program will meet weekly for three sessions, and class size is limited. Registration is required. Call 715.393.3046 for current offerings. This program is offered in Weston only. Fee $30.