Explore Obstetrics & Gynecology Pregnancy Classes
Because we want you to be as comfortable and confident as possible in the days leading up to your baby’s birth, during labor and when it’s time to go home, UConn Health offers these preparing for pregnancy classes so you can learn what to expect.
Classes Available to Patients
Classes are only open to UConn Health patients. There is no cost to take these classes.
Classes are held online via Zoom
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
A free class offered on breastfeeding for expectant parents led by a certified lactation consultant. Discussion topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, how to get started, and how the rest of the family can help the breastfeeding mother as well as how to continue breastfeeding and working.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Dates and Online Registration
Childbirth Education Class
The class will cover the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labor, emotions of pregnancy, nutrition, fetal growth and development, comfort measures for labor, working with unexpected events in labor, cesarean delivery as well as the practice of relaxation and breathing techniques for labor.
Childbirth Education Class Dates and Online Registration
Online registration of classes is provided by TouchNet. TouchNet recommends using Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge when accessing the web-based TouchNet products and services. TouchNet does not recommend using Internet Explorer.
If you have questions or need help with registration, please email our team obgynpatienteducation@uchc.edu.
Labor & Delivery Tours
We invite you to tour our Labor & Delivery Unit. Preparing to welcome your baby is such a special time, and we want you and your family to feel comfortable, confident, and supported before the big day.
During the tour, you will be guided through our birthing suites, learn what to expect when you arrive, and meet some of the team members who will be caring for you. This is also a perfect time to ask questions and get familiar with the environment where your baby will be born.
Each tour lasts about 45 minutes. Please register to reserve your spot. Registration is free. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early.
We can’t wait to welcome you and share this exciting journey with you!