Class Descriptions

Please note:

All classes listed on this website are for North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. If you are looking for classes at Maple Grove Hospital, please visit their website at http://www.maplegrovehospital.org/classes.

Special Needs

Free sign language and oral interpreters are available to deaf and hard of hearing, and for non-English speaking class registrants. Please let us know a month before the class start date of your special needs, so that we may accommodate you

Family Birthplace Tour

This is a class for anyone who would like to visit the Family Birth Place. Saturday morning tours are at 10 a.m. and Tuesday evening tours are at 7 p.m. Please enter one registration per couple. Space is limited.

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Start Date Session Information Cost
Tuesday
May 22, 2012
Family Birthplace Tour
This is a class for anyone who would like to visit the Family Birth Place. Please enter one registration per couple. Space is limited.
$0 Free Registration
Saturday
Jun 9, 2012
Family Birthplace Tour
This is a class for anyone who would like to visit the Family Birth Place. Please enter one registration per couple. Space is limited.
$0 Free Registration
Tuesday
Jun 12, 2012
Family Birthplace Tour
This is a class for anyone who would like to visit the Family Birth Place. Please enter one registration per couple. Space is limited.
$0 Free Registration
Tuesday
Jun 26, 2012
Family Birthplace Tour
This is a class for anyone who would like to visit the Family Birth Place. Please enter one registration per couple. Space is limited.
$0 Free Registration

Childbirth Preparation - 6 Night Series

This class is for expectant parents who have not previously taken a childbirth class. Each session runs Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This six-week class will focus on: 

  • Understanding Birth
  • Cesarean Birth, Postpartum Care and Tour
  • Caring for your Newborn
  • Breastfeeding
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Start Date Session Information Cost
Wednesday
Jun 13, 2012
Childbirth Preparation - 6 Night Series
This class is for expectant parents who have not previously taken a childbirth class. This six week class takes place Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 9:00pm on June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 and 25, 2012.
$110 Register

Childbirth Preparation Saturday 2-Day

This class is for expectant parents who have not previously taken a childbirth class. Sessions take place on Satrudays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This 2-day class will focus on: 

  • Understanding Birth
  • Cesarean Birth, Postpartum Care and Tour
  • Caring for your Newborn
  • Breastfeeding
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Start Date Session Information Cost
Saturday
Jun 9, 2012
Childbirth Preparation Saturday 2-Day
This class is for expectant parents who have not previously taken a childbirth class. This 2-day class takes place on Saturdays, June 9 and 16, from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
$110 Register

Saturday Express

This class is for expectant parents who just want to learn the childbirth basics taught in one day. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This class also works well for returning parents as a refresher course. 

Take this class by your 34th week of pregnancy and bring two pillows.

Online Childbirth Education

Mom to Be Taking Using a LaptopThe Gift of Motherhood eLearning Childbirth Education Program is a convenient alternative for expectant parents who cannot attend a conventional prepared childbirth class due to bed rest, scheduling conflicts, or time constraints.  It is also useful as a refresher course for repeat parents.  

You can check out a complimentary demonstration of this unique offering.

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Start Date Session Information Cost
Online Childbirth Education
$80 Register

New Dads

This class is for expectant fathers who want to learn about their new role as a parent. Sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Start Date Session Information Cost
Tuesday
Jun 5, 2012
New Dads
This class is for expectant fathers who want to learn about their new role as a parent.
$45 Register

Car Seat Safety

This class teaches parents the appropriate installation and use of car seats for children. Sessions run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Start Date Session Information Cost
Tuesday
Jun 19, 2012
Car Seat Safety
This class teaches parents the appropriate installation and use of car seats for children.
$0 Registration is closed