Service Name: BIRTH AND NEW BABY CLASSES

Organization Name: COTTAGE HEALTH

• Description: Provides birthing and parenting education classes. Offers the following classes:
  
  Prepared Childbirth
  Prepares expantant mothers for giving birth and life with a new baby. Topics include:
  • Breathing, relaxation and coping techniques for labor
  • Coaching role for labor companions
  • Medical options, including Cesarean
  • Care for mom and baby after birth
  Breastfeeding
  Provides information about long-term breastfeeding for expectant moms. Topics include:
  • Advantages of breastfeeding for mother and baby
  • Physiology of lactation
  • Nutritional needs of mother and baby
  • Support role of partner, family, and doctor
  • Getting the best start and tips for managing the transition
  Infant/Child CPR
  Teaches lifesaving skills that may be needed if an infant.child chokes, stops breathing, or does not have a heartbeat.
  
  Car Seat Safety
  Provides a certified car seat technician that shows the proper way to install and use a car seat.
  
• Website: http://www.cottagehealth.org
• Email: childbirthed@sbch.org
• Phone(s): (805) 569-8229
• Hours: Times vary. Call for information regarding class times
• Eligibility: Must be a new or expectant parent
• Requirements: None
• Areas Served:
  • Santa Barbara United States
• Categories:
  • Childbirth Education
  • Parenting Skills Classes