Mercy's Virtual Infant Care Class

345 Saint Paul Place,Baltimore MD 21202

09 July, 2022

Description

Dear Expectant Parents, We are sorry to inform you that, in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health's latest guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus, Mercy Medical Center's Childbirth Education Department will not be giving live Infant Care Classes at this time. Please register as you normally would. Should the time for your class come and Mercy is still not having live classes, you will receive your class handouts in the mail the week before. You will be given a 50% refund through Eventbrite. You will also receive an invitation in your email to join your class virtually via WebEx. If you have any questions, please email us or call (410)332-9604 for assistance. Description: Setting realistic expectations for your baby's first months is important. During this one time class, you'll discover the answers to the most common questions new parents have about baby care. This class provides hands-on practice of bathing and diapering as well as practical information on: Infant behaviors Feeding Sleep schedules Choking Calming techniques Bathing & Diapering This is not an Infant CPR Class. Cost: $40.00 (plus registration fee of $4.28) ) per couple Length of Class: 2 1/2 hours Details: You will receive an email the week before class letting you know where to park and classroom location. Snacks will be provided. *Most insurance companies will provide reimbursement for the classes and some provide prepayment. Please call the customer service number on the back of your insurance card prior to registering for more information. *Employees of Mercy will receive a 20% discount for classes. Please do not use Eventbrite to register for classes as you will be charged the full amount. Please contact the Childbirth Education office to register. *When registering, please keep in mind that this class is meant to be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy. *Classes have a minimum and maximum attendance requirement. If the minimum attendance is not reached, the class may not take place. If the maximum number of registrants has been reached for the class you want to take, please email the organizer at [email protected]. There may still be room in the class. *Inclement weather policy: classes may be canceled if there is inclement weather. You will be contacted by email if class is canceled or rescheduled. You may also check our website: http://mdmercy.com/centers-of-excellence/womens-health/family-childbirth-and-childrens-center/services-we-offer/expectant-parent-resources For questions or more information, contact our Childbirth Education Coordinator: Pamela Westbrook, BSN, RNC-OB: 410-332-9604 or [email protected]