PROGRAMS AND CLASSES

*Please note that registration is required for all programs*

EXPECTING A MIRACLE CHILDBIRTH CLASS:

Feel ready and empowered going into your birthing time!

Our birth class is taught by a Lamaze certified nurse and covers everything from how to handle unmedicated births, to planned c-sections! We cover 6 Simple Steps for Healthy and Safe Birth (from Lamaze International), information on healthy pregnancy, how to recognize labor, medical procedures like inductions, epidurals, C-sections, and VBACs. The instructor also commits an entire class to unmedicated comfort techniques such as positioning, counter pressure, massage, and essential oils. We also go over what to expect postpartum and how to heal. We are inclusive of all family structures and welcome any birthing people and their partner(s) of choice to join in the fun!

Join us from 6:30-8:30 pm for this 4 week class!  *Your insurance may cover partial or full reimbursement for childbirth classes.

Upcoming 2025 Sessions:

  • 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
  • 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
  • 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5
  • 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
  • 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

NEWBORN ESSENTIALS:

In this class we will go over baby basics!  Learn to swaddle, diaper and how to use your car seat! Learn what to do when the baby is crying and how to safely put your baby to sleep.  Taught by a local nurse and Lamaze instructor.  Class is 2 1/2 hours. This class is perfect for any caregiver, baby sitter, parent, grandparent! Class is $35 per person.

Upcoming 2025 Classes: 6:30-9 pm

  • 4/29
  • 6/24
  • 8/19
  • 10/14
  • 12/16

INFANT CPR:

Just one hour to learn lifesaving skills! Cpr and choking class taught by a local American Heart Association nurse educator:
Perfect for babysitters and parents or anyone wanting to learn, no experience necessary! Learn CPR and choking maneuvers for infants. Practice on AHA mannequins- all equipment provided for just the one fee! (No official certification provided, if you are interested in becoming certified through AHA please contact our instructor prior to class at AMS.Lamaze@gmail.com) Class size is limited to 9 participants.  Cost is $25/participant.

Note:The AHA (American Heart Association) charges an additional $25 for an E-card for any student that is interested. If you are interested, please bring cash, check or you can venmo.  The instructor will complete the appropriate paperwork.

Upcoming 2025 Classes: (6:30-7:30pm and 8-9pm)

  • 4/22
  • 5/13
  • 6/17
  • 8/12
  • 9/2
  • 10/7
  • 12/9
  • 12/30

FIRST AID CLASSES:

Ever wanted to learn how to use a real EpiPen? Or scrape a bee sting out with a credit card? How about what to do for burns, cuts or heat exhaustion? Ever wanted to make a homemade splint? Well, this is the class for you! Taught by a local nurse using AHA and ASHI materials. Learn all the first aid basics.  Cost $35/person.

Note: The AHA (American Heart Association) charges an additional $25 for an E-card for any student that is interested.  If you are interested in please bring cash, check or you can venmo and the instructor will complete the appropriate paperwork.

Upcoming 2025 Classes: 6:30-8:30pm

  • 5/6
  • 8/26
  • 12/23

Little Dreamers Sleep Solution

This class is designed for parents of babies 0-12 months who are looking to improve their little one’s sleep. Whether you’re dealing with nap struggles, overnight sleep issues, early morning wakings, or simply seeking more routine, this class will provide you with the tools you need. Karena from Little Dreamers Sleep Solutions, a certified pediatric sleep coach, will guide you through effective strategies and share actionable tips to help your baby develop healthy sleep habits. You’ll learn how to create a calm, consistent sleep environment and get the restful nights you deserve.

Karena’s approach is gentle, compassionate, and parent-led, with an emphasis on flexibility. As a mama of two, she understands how exhausting sleep struggles can be for the entire family. She will meet you where you are and help you find solutions that work best for your unique situation.

Saturday from 10-11 AM in the Baby Cafe; $25 per person

Upcoming 2025 Classes:

April 19th, June 28th, and August 16th

**Please enter through our Baby Café entrance. Drive around the building past Meineke and continue to the SECOND SET of Keeping Pace glass doors with FESTIVE WREATH and BABY CAFE sign.

Navigating the Toddler Years!

This group is for the mamas of the 1 to 2-year-olds that are navigating this new phase of motherhood.

We will focus on the adventures of raising your child as a pre-toddler.

Topics will vary weekly based on the group of mommas gathering however, some areas for discussion will be food/feeding… Weaning off bottle breast or binky… Discipline, starting around 18 months… Sleep if not already mastered… Play dates, work life, balance, and so much more!

Come reconnect with some of your Mom friends you met in the new Mom Play Group… And meet new friends as well

Deb Gelman will facilitate this group with lots of tips and tricks taken directly out of the pages of raising her triplets. It is sure to be enlightening, uplifting, and educational.

This class will meet Saturdays @ 9:00-10:00 am

4/5/25 – 4/2/25

5/3/25 – 5/31/25

*registration is required*

Drop in- $12

5 week session $50

4 week session $40

3 week session $30

BREASTFEEDING 101

Expecting??? Join us for this breastfeeding class and learn keys to successful breastfeeding BEFORE your baby/babies arrive! So many questions will be covered, like… How can I be sure that I can breastfeed? How does a pump work? How do I know that my baby will get enough milk? What can I expect in the first few days after giving birth? What breastfeeding supplies will I need? We will cover all of your breastfeeding questions during this class to help you better understand the benefits and joys of nursing your baby! This class is for expecting parents. Most insurance companies will reimburse on request. Please contact them directly to inquire. A receipt to submit for reimbursement will be provided. Cost $75/couple

Back to Work Bootcamp:

Going back to work? Worried about how to balance your new life? Join Arielle for a one day class on the basics of returning to work after having a baby. Get all your questions answered before returning to the work place. In this class you will learn pointers on pumping and feeding your baby, establishing routines for at home and at work, prioritizing time for yourself, and so much more!
Part 1: Know your rights as a working parent
Part 2: Pumping, feeding your baby, and keeping up your supply
Part 3: Self-care and finding time for yourself
Part 4:Finding balance between work and family
Upcoming Classes: 7:30-9 pm
March 18th
July 1st
October 28th
$35 per person
*Registration is required*

GRANDPARENTING 101 CLASS:

When is the last time you changed a diaper? Swaddled a baby? Put a baby in a car seat? Things have changed…. gizmos and gadgets have been invented to make the new age parenting much easier. Do you know what a bumbo is or a doc-a-tot?! Have you heard of Dr. Brown? That’s a bottle that helps cut down on gas… We’ll give you a refresher course in the basics. This class is for any new grandparent or grandparent-to-be who would like to know what’s changed… We’ll go over tips and pointers to calm and soothe baby, and will share the latest safety standards. This class is taught by our Childbirth Educator, and Nurse certified Lamaze Instructor.

Cost $35/person

Upcoming 2025 Classes: 6:30-8:30pm

  • 7/8
  • 10/21

SIBLING ESSENTIALS CLASS:

Is your little one expecting a sibling?
Join us to show them the essentials of becoming a big sibling. They will learn the basics of what baby needs, how to help the parents, and more! They will have the opportunity for interactive practice. They will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Best for ages 2-10 years old.

30 minute session – $25 per family

Upcoming 2025 Classes: 6:30-7pm

  • 3/18
  • 7/1
  • 10/28

Notes for all classes:

*Please register in advance*

*All programs are non-refundable*

Please drive around behind Meineke to the second Keeping Pace entrance and enter through the glass doors with festive wreath.