Birth & Family Classes

Breastfeeding Support Group and Circle of Support

Birth and Family Classes

Now that you are expecting a baby, it’s time to start learning valuable information about pregnancy and childbirth. Our Women’s Pavilion & Birthplaces in Raleigh, Cary, North Raleigh and WakeMed Corporate Center offer a comprehensive curriculum of pregnancy and childbirth classes taught by experienced childbirth educators. 

These classes are held at several of our Wake County locations and help expectant parents successfully prepare for the arrival of their new baby.

Find Your Class

We offer classes for expectant parents, grandparents, babysitters and siblings in four convenient locations in Raleigh, Cary, North Raleigh and near Midtown Raleigh.

If you need help, email Deb Cearnel.

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We offer free tours of our facilities, and we also offer online virtual tours.

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Classes & Programs We Offer

LABOR & BIRTH

Class Descriptions

CARING FOR BABY

  • Breastfeeding Support Groups
  • Breastfeeding Multiples: Online Breastfeeding Course for Expecting Twins, Triplets, and More
  • Bringing Home Baby: A Newborn Care Essentials Class
  • Boot Camp for New Dads®
  • Choosing & Using Quality Child Care
  • Infant CPR & Safety
  • In-Person Breastfeeding 1: Getting a Great Start
  • Meet & Greet with WakeMed Lactation
  • Nurturing Beginnings: Infant Engagement, Play & Sleep Foundations
  • Online Breastfeeding 1: Getting a Great Start
  • Safe Sitter® Essentials: A Full-Day Certification Course for Youth
  • The Pump Express: Breast Pumping Essentials for Expectant, New & Working Moms
  • Women's Pavilion & Birthplace Tours

Class Descriptions

CARING FOR FAMILIES

  • Friends & Family CPR®
  • Grandbabies
  • Safe Sitter
  • Siblings Class and Tour

Class Descriptions