Maternity & Childbirth
Maternity & Childbirth Services
If you’re welcoming a new little person into your family, Windham Hospital’s spacious, private rooms offer family-friendly accommodations. Your partner can participate in the entire birth process, from labor to delivery and recovery. The entire process occurs in one room—no disruptive moves—and comfortable furniture gives the room a pleasant, home-style feeling. There is ample room for rooming-in Dads and a private bath in each room. Liberal visiting policies and family lounges allow other family members extra time to get acquainted with the newest member of the family. Whether this is your first child, or your fourth, this is a very special time for you, and our staff will help you make it happen.
 Windham Hospital offers a team approach…and we have a dedicated team of experts who see you through every stage of your pregnancy. We offer preparation classes leading up to the birth. Throughout labor and delivery, experienced RNs are by your side, supporting and guiding you. A high-tech monitoring system allows physicians and other caregivers to follow your progress, either in the room or remotely. Following the delivery, our staff offers help and expert advice, including nursing coaching. You and your baby are in the best of hands at Windham Hospital!
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES
The best time for an expectant mother or parents to register for classes is in the beginning of the 4th month of pregnancy. Call 456-6894 to register. Minimim number of students per class: 2
One-Day Childbirth Education Classes (6 hours)
Lamaze Refresher Classes (4 hours)
NEW! HypnoBirthing, Monday evenings 6:30 to 9 PM (contact Kathy Glucksman, BSN, IBCLC, HBCE at 860.875.4957)
We offer these classes on a rolling schedule or by arrangement:
- Prepared Childbirth Class (Lamaze)
- Childbirth Refresher Class
- Sibling at Birth (private class for children who wish to be present for the birth; minimum age: 5 years old; sibling must complete class prior to the delivery)
- Adoption Class (care, feeding, home preparation)
- Unit Tours: visit our state-of-the-art facility and meet our professional staff
Contact Janet Maheu, Childbirth Education, 860.456.6894 for any of the above classes
- Breastfeeding classes (private or group setting)
Contact Pam Yerkes, Lactation Consultant, 860.456.6973
Contact Lynn Castelli, Certified Infant Massage, 860.429.2978
- Infant & Child CPR (basic life support & safety class)
- Transitions Group
Contact Nursing Education, 860.456.6859, for the above classes
- Mommy & Me Luncheons (bringing new Moms together together for support & friendship)
Contact Kate Starkey, 860.456.6896
Fees vary for each class and are adjustable for those on financial assistance. Please call 456-6894 for further details.
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