Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Programs at Chilton Medical Center

Baby Basics

Fee: $60*
Babies don’t come with instructions. Get ahead of the game by learning how to care for your newborn before he or she is born. Topics include newborn characteristics and daily care; concerns about safety and illness; when to call the pediatrician; how to bathe, diaper and burp a baby; and how to care for the cord. Tips from the “Happiest Baby on the Block” on soothing fussy infants and helping them sleep longer are also included.  
* Grandparents may attend for an additional cost.

October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
December 19, 2024 
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 21, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
November 20, 2025
December 18, 2025
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Atlantic Health Pavilion
242 W. Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Pequannock Township, NJ 07444
Call to o register: 973-831-5333  

Breastfeeding

Fee: $50
Boost your confidence and get off to a good start nourishing your newborn by learning basic breastfeeding techniques from our lactation nurse educators. Topics include proper positioning for mother and baby, achieving a correct latch, common concerns about nutrition, the partner’s role, pumping and storage of breast milk, and returning to work.

November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
July 10, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025
7:00pm-9:30pm 
Atlantic Health Pavilion 
242 W. Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room 
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 
Call to register: 973-831-5333

Breastfeeding Support Group

Join other moms in an informal and welcoming group that supports breastfeeding mothers and their children. Lactation consultations will also be on hand to answer questions. There is no charge to attend this program.

Every Monday, 11am-12pm (in-person) Every other Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm 
 
For more information (eg. location, zoom link), please contact our Breastfeeding Warm Line: 973-831-5263.  For urgent matters, please contact our Maternity Front Desk: 973-831-5122.

Chilton Medical Center 
Main Hospital 2nd Floor Maternity 
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 
Call to register: 973-831-5333

Calling All Grandparents!

Fee: $20 per person or $35 per couple
Grandparents can learn about their role in the birth of a baby and new trends in child care. Topics include bathing and cord care, breastfeeding, introducing solid foods, car seat safety and safety in the home.
April 14, 2025
October 6, 2025
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Call to register: 973-831-5333

Prepared Childbirth

Fee: $200 for a one-day intensive class.
Expectant mothers and their partners will learn about the stages of childbirth, the role of the partner, coping and breathing techniques, and the postpartum period. A tour of the Chilton Medical Center Maternity Center is included. This class should be completed approximately four weeks before the baby’s due date.

November 2, 2024
December 7, 2024
January 4, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
April 5, 2025
May 3, 2025
June 7, 2025
July 12, 2025
August 2, 2025
September 6, 2025
October 4, 2025
November 1, 2025
December 6, 2025
9:00am – 3:00pm
Atlantic Health Pavilion
242 W. Parkway, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Call to register: 973-831-5333 

Perinatal Bereavement Ceremony

A Ceremony of Remembrance to remember all of the precious babies who left us too soon.The ceremony will include art therapy, light refreshments and a walk to the remembrance garden for a butterfly release. Family members welcome.

October 11, 2025
1:00pm-3:00pm
97 West Parkway
Pequannock Township, NJ 07444
Call to register: 973-831-5333 

Prenatal Yoga

Learn the benefits of a mindfulness practice during & after pregnancy.  Explore yoga, meditation and breathing exercises that all support creating a mindful space to help you relax and connect wit your baby. This class is for expectant moms only. 

This virtual class is held the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:30pm.
Fee: $10 
Call to register: 973-831-5333 

Sibling Preparation

Fee: $40 per child; $25 for each additional sibling
Big brothers and big sisters play a very important role in welcoming a new member into the family. This class helps to ease children ages 3 through 10 into this new phase of their lives. Activities include a short video, a holding and diapering practice, and a tour of our maternity center.

April 12, 2025
October 18, 2025
9:00am - 10:30am
Call to register:  973-831-5333 

Prenatal Programs at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers

ABCs of Going Home With Your Baby

Fee: $75
Topics include basic infant care, diapering, dressing, bathing, swaddling, holding, soothing, bottle feeding, when to call the baby’s doctor and how to manage with pets at home. Safety issues will also be addressed, including sleeping, cribs, car seats, baby products and baby-proofing your home.

Morristown Medical Center
December 9 and December 16, 2024, Two-part series
January 20 and January 27, 2025, Two-part series
February 10 and February 17, 2025, Two-part series
March 17 and March 24, 2025, Two-part series
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual 
Call to register: 973-971-5027

Overlook Medical Center
January 8 and January 9, 2025 Two-part series
February 5 and February 6, 2025 Two-part series
March 5 and March 6, 2025 Two-part series
April 9 and April 10, 2025 Two-part series
May 7 and May 8, 2025 Two-part series
6:30pm - 9:00pm
In-person
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Morristown Medical Center
January 5, 2025
January 18, 2025
February 2, 2025
February 15, 2025
March 2, 2025
March 15, 2025
8:00am-1:00pm
Virtual
Call to register: 973-971-5027

Overlook Medical Center
January 4, 2025
February 15, 2025
March 22, 2025
April 19, 2025
May 17, 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
In-person
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Breastfeeding Your Baby Part I – Getting Started

Fee: No Charge
Topics include breast milk production, skin-to-skin care, positioning and latching, how long and often to feed, and how to tell if the baby is getting enough milk. Partners are welcome.

Morristown Medical Center
January 16, 2025
January 23, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
March 20, 2025
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Overlook Medical Center
January 15, 2025
February 12, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
May 14, 2025
6:30pm-9:00pm
Virtual
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Breastfeeding Your Baby Part II – Beyond the First Weeks

Fee: No Charge
This class is for parents who have completed our “Breastfeeding Your Baby Part I” class or who are interested in learning how to pump their own breast milk. Topics include pumping and storing breast milk, maintaining milk supply and returning to work while continuing to breastfeed. Partners are welcome.

December 19, 2024
January 30, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 27, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Breastfeeding Support Group: “The First Weeks at Home and Beyond” at Overlook

This classes offers an opportunity for breastfeeding mothers and their babies to engage in open discussion on how to breastfeed successfully. Topics include common issues that arise during feeding, returning to the workplace, and proper use of a breast pump and milk storage. 

Meet on Mondays
10:00am-11:30am 
Virtual and In-person
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Meet on Tuesdays
10:00am-11:30am 
Virtual and In-person
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Breathing & Relaxation Class

Fee: $50
Learn breathing and relaxation techniques that you can use during labor and delivery for effective management of discomfort.
December 19, 2024
January 28, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 26, 2025
7:00pm – 8:00pm 
Fee: $50 per couple 
Virtual 
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Childbirth Mini Class: Your Baby's Birth

Fee: $75
Topics include the childbirth process, signs and stages of labor, and when to go to the hospital. A tour of our maternity center and a question-and-answer session with a nurse educator are included.

Morristown Medical Center
January 9, 2025
February 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Especially for Siblings

Fee: $50
Topics include what babies can do and how to safely hold them, ways older siblings can help their parents and tips for adults on easing the transition period for the big brother or sister. A short video and a tour of the maternity center are included. This program is recommended for parents with children ages 3 to 7.
This class is held at Morristown Medical Center only.

January 25, 2025
February 1, 2025
March 8, 2025
9:30am – 10:30am 
Virtual 
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Great Expectations: Prepared Childbirth and Infant Care for Parents Expecting Twins, Triplets or More

Fee: $100
Topics include how to care for more than one baby at a time, the last few days of pregnancy, signs and symptoms of pre-term labor, and vaginal and cesarean deliveries. 

January 25, 2025
8:00am - 10:30am
Fee: $100 per couple 
Virtual 
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

Mindful Pregnancy and Birth

Fee: $150
Expectant couples will learn mindful meditation - a specific breathing and relaxation practice - which can help alleviate stress and anxiousness and can be used with medication to manage labor pain. This class includes most of the material covered in our Prepared Childbirth programs, including stages of labor, comfort measures, labor positions, partner support, medical interventions, choices in pain management and hands-on mindful meditation practice. “Calm Birth” and “Calm Mother” CDs and a tour of our maternity center are included.
This class is held at Overlook Medical Center only.

This is a five-part series held on:
January 3, 7, 10, 14 and January 17, 2025
February 7, 11, 14, 18, and February 21, 2025
March 7, 11, 14, 18 and March 21, 2025
April 4, 8, 11, 15 and April 18, 2025
May 2, 6, 9, 13 and May 16, 2025
from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Pregnancy Massage

Prenatal massages are used to alleviate many of the common physical and emotional discomforts of pregnancy, including back pain, leg cramps, fatigue, muscle tension and anxiety. A signed prescription from your doctor is necessary. For more information and to register, please call 973-971-6301.

Prepared Childbirth: Instruction for Labor and Birth

Fee: $150 two-day class; $200 two-day Sunday class; $250 one-day Saturday class
Topics include the birth process, such as signs and symptoms of labor, stages of labor, when to go to the hospital and what to bring with you; pain management strategies, such as breathing and relaxation techniques, comfort measures, massage, positioning, hydrotherapy, medication options and epidural anesthesia; hospital procedures; cesarean section; and physical and emotional recovery after birth. This class is also available in Spanish.

Morristown Medical Center
January 11, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 22, 2025
8:00am – 1:00pm 
Fee: $150 per couple 
Virtual 
Call to register: 973-971-5027 

January 14 and January 21, 2025, Two-part series
February 11 and February 18, 2025, Two-part series
March 11 and March 18, 2025, Two-part series
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $150 per couple
Virtual
Call to register: 973-971-5027

Overlook Medical Center
Thursdays
January 16 and January 23, 2025, Two-part course
February 13 and February 20, 2025, Two-part course
March 13 and March 20, 2025, Two-part course
April 17 and April 24, 2025, Two-part course
May 15 and May 22, 2025, Two-part course
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Fee: $150 per couple 
Virtual
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Saturdays
January 11 and January 18, 2025, Two-part course
February 1 and February 8, 2025, Two-part course
March 1 and March 8, 2025, Two-part course
April 5 and April 12, 2025, Two-part course
May 3 and May 10, 2025, Two-part course
9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $150 per couple 
Virtual
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Sundays
January 5 and January 12, 2025, Two-part course
February 2 and February 9, 2025, Two-part course
March 2 and March 9, 2025, Two-part course
April 6 and April 13, 2025, Two-part course
May 4 and May 11, 2025, Two-part course
12:00pm - 2:30om
Fee: $150 per couple 
Virtual
Call to register: 908-522-2946 

Prenatal Programs at Newton Medical Center

Baby Care Class

Join us for this informative online baby care class presented by Newton Medical Center.  Deadline for registration is three business days before the class.

Expectant mothers and their support person will learn the
tools to care for their newborn. Topics will include basic infant care,
diapering, dressing, bathing, swaddling, holding, soothing, feeding, and when to call the baby’s doctor. Safety issues will also be addressed, including sleeping, cribs, car seats, baby products and baby-proofing your home. An information packet and the “Baby Care” booklet will be mailed to you. 

Fee Structure:
$30.00 expectant mom and guest
AHS Employee 50% discount
NJ Family Care/Medicaid no fee

February 11, 2025
April 15, 2025
June 17, 2025
September 9, 2025
November 11, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual
Call to register:973-940-8740  

Breastfeeding

Join us for this online class presented by Newton Medical
Center. Deadline for registration is three business days before the class.

Expectant mothers and their support person will learn various aspects of breastfeeding. This will include breast milk production,
positioning, latch, nutrition, and avoiding common problems to support your breastfeeding experience. An information packet and the “Breastfeeding” booklet will be mailed to you. 

Fee Structure:
No Fee

November 13, 2024
January 21, 2025
March 11, 2025
May 13, 2025
July 15, 2025
October 7, 2025
December 9, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Virtual
Call to register: 973-940-8740

Prepared Childbirth

Join us for this in person class for expectant mom and their
support person, both should be enrolled prior to class date.  Deadline for registration is three business days before the class.

Presented by Newton Medical Center, this class will cover
the stages of labor, comfort measures, hospital routines, cesarean birth, labor variations, relaxation and breathing techniques, role of the coach, when to call the practitioner, pain management, and the immediate post-partum period.

Please be prepared with a brown bag lunch, 2 pillows and a blanket or yoga mat. An information packet and the “Bridge to Parenthood” booklet will be mailed to you. 

Fee Structure:
$130.00 per couple or for a single person
AHS Employee: 50% discount
Individuals holding NJ Family Care/Medicaid insurances: No FEE

Childbirth classes are held in-person every second Saturday of the month.
Instructor will contact you before the class to confirm location.
9:00am - 3:30pm
January 11, 2025
February 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
April 12, 2025
May 10, 2025
June 14, 2025
July 12, 2025
August 9, 2025
September 13, 2025
October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Newton Medical Center
175 High Street,
Newton, NJ 07860
Call to register: 973-940-8740