Maternity Classes

This Registration Page is provided for your convenience. Review the Class Schedule below. CALL 914-366-3359 to pre-select your classes. Once you have received confirmation, please click here to view our Registration Form, print out the form, and mail it with your check payable to:

"Family Centered Teaching Programs" to:
Rena Snider, RN, Maternal Child Nursing Director
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
701 North Broadway
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

You will receive confirmation by mail or phone.

Name of Class/Description	Class Dates	Fee
Please Note: All Dates are Subject to Change (For additional information, call 914-366-3359)
The Childbirth Experience/LaMaze Method: Taught by Certified Childbirth Educators on the Phelps Birthing Center nursing staff	Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm for 5-6 weeks. Weeknight Lamaze Classes are scheduled to begin on the following dates: 2008 Weeknight Lamaze (7:30 - 9:30 pm, 5-6 sessions) In order of START Dates: Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9 (5 sessions) Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 Wednesdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 15, July 2 Mondays, June 16,23,30, July 7, 14, 21 Tuesdays, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 Thursdays, June 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24 (5 weeks, skip 7/3) Wednesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 Mondays, July 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 (5 weeks, no class Mon Labor Day 9/1) Tuesdays, July 29, Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept 2 Thursdays, July 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept 4 Wednesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Mondays, Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 Tuesdays, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14 Thursdays, Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 16 (5 weeks, skip Oct 9, Yom Kippur) Wednesdays, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5 Mondays, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesdays, Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Thursdays, Oct 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 (5 weeks, no class Thurs Thanksgiving Day 11/27) Wed Nov 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 (5 weeks, skip Wed Nov 26) Mondays, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 weeks) Tuesdays, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (5 weeks) *NEW Weekend Session:* (Sat & Sun, 10 am - 3 pm, unless specified) 2008 WEEKEND dates: May 10-11 June 14-15 July 12-13 August 9-10 September 13-14 October 11-12 November 8-9 December 7, 14 (2 Sundays)	$170 per couple
Breastfeeding: First Choice for Babies. Taught by Board Certified Lactation Consultants/Lactation Educators on Phelps Family Centered Maternity nursing staff.	7 - 9 pm in the Auditorium 2008 Dates: Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, July 10 Monday, August 4 Tuesday, September 2 Monday, October 6 Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, December 4	$45 per couple
ABC's of Baby Care	A 2-1/2 - 3 hour class offered 3 - 4 times each month. Class size is limited. 7 pm in the C-Level Classroom 2008 Dates: *(Choose 1 class date from 2-3 offered each month)* Thursday, May 8; Tuesday, May 13; Monday May 19 Monday June 2; Wednesday June 11; Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, July 2; Tuesday, July 15; Monday, July 21 Wednesday, August 6; Tuesday, August 12; Monday, August 25 Tuesday, September 9; Monday, September 15; Wednesday, September 24	$65 per couple
Special Package: Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding and ABC's of Baby Care for $250.
ABC's of Baby Care for Adoptive Parents	A 2-1/2 - 3 hour class; Call for dates.	$50 per person; $90 per couple
Childbirth Preparation Refresher/VBAC Preparation: Discussion about changes between first and subsequent birth; relaxation & breathing techniques. Practical labor management strategies for parents who have previously given birth by cesarean and now anticipate a vaginal birth. Followed by a tour of the Birthing Center & Maternity Unit.	Call for dates and availability (914-366-3359). 7:30 pm – 10 pm	$65 per couple
Big Brother/Big Sister: Sibling Preparation, Young children prepare for the arrival of baby. Appropriate for children 3-8 years of age.	10:30 am, 4th Floor Classroom 2008 Dates: May 17 June 21 July 19 August 16, September 20 October 18 November 15 December 13 (2nd Sat)	$20 per child
Totsaver Program: This 6-8-hour Totsaver Program consists of the American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends (both Pediatric and Adult) as well as a Safety and Accident Prevention component. This class is physically demanding and should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy. Prior review of course materials is required.	1st Saturday of most months 9 am - approximately 2 pm, 4th Floor Maternity Classroom 2008 Dates: June 7 June 28 (July class) August 2 September 6 October 4 November 1 December 6	$55 per person
Prenatal Clinic: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center and Ossining Open Door Family Medical Center, participants in the Medicaid Prenatal Care Assistance Program, jointly sponsor a Prenatal Program. Care for expectant mothers is provided by a highly trained, caring, bilingual staff. No one is turned away based on income. Women are encouraged to seek prenatal care early in their pregnancy. Care is provided at Ossining Open Door during the first 36 weeks of pregnancy and at Phelps Memorial Hospital during the remainder of the pregnancy and for delivery. For information, call: (914) 941-1263 Atención Prenatal: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center en Sleepy Hollow y Ossining Open Door Family Medical Center, participantes en el Programa de Asistencia de Atención Prenatal de Medicaid, auspician conjuntamente un Programa Prenatal. La atención de mujeres embarazadas es provista por un personal bilingüe y solidario, altamente capacitado. No se rechaza a nadie basándose en sus ingresos económicos. Se alienta a las mujeres a recibir atención prenatal lo más temprano posible durante su embarazo. La atención es provista en Ossining Open Door durante las primeras 36 semanas del embarazo y en Phelps Memorial Hospital durante el resto del embarazo y el parto. Para mayor información, sírvase llamar al: (914) 941-1263

Related Information:

Registration Form
Having Your Baby at Phelps
Phelps Obstetricians
Phelps Midwives
Maternity Pre-Admission Form (Please print the form and fax it to Phelps Admitting Department: (914) 366-1559.

For More Information: 914-366-3359