Health Education

Breastfeeding Class

3 hour Class offered monthly by LACTATION, BOTH VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON Call the CALL CENTER to register, 888-806-6292

Are you planning on breastfeeding your baby? This virtual class will help prepare you for breastfeeding your baby. A board-certified consultant will cover topics: positioning, correct latch-on techniques, pumping, remedies for common challenges and available resources. The instructor will send a meeting invitation for joining the online class.

Expectant mother. When prompted provide the name of the support person attending, (Do not enroll support person). Recommended to attend anytime, but no later than by 8 months is best. Expectant Mom and partner attend this class.

Class/Event Discount Policy: 

  • Please call the Call Center, 888-806-6292 when registering for multiple childbirth classes. You are eligible to receive a DISCOUNT in payment under our savings packages program. 
  • Baltimore Medical System patients, please call the call center, 888-806-6292 , to register for childbirth classes. They are free for all clinic patients.
  • Employees of Saint Agnes, please call the call center, 888-806-6292 , when registering for childbirth classes. You are eligible for a 50% discount.

Class/Event Refund Policy: Call 888-806-6292  to cancel if you are unable to attend. Refund provided if cancellation is received 14 days prior to the class start date. No refund for cancellations received after the 14 days prior to the class start date. Cancellations due to medical reasons need approval for refunds.

Inclement Weather Policy:  If it has been announced that a Weather Event/Snow Emergency Plan is in effect in Baltimore, Howard County and /or Baltimore City, then the class will be cancelled. Please call 888-806-6292  to check on the class that you have scheduled for before coming to the hospital.

Couples Enrollment Policy:  Certain courses are designed for couples to attend. The fee charged for these courses applies to both persons as a unit, and both persons are required to attend. Discount and refund policies apply to both persons as a unit.

If your class required payment, a refund will be given if a cancellation request is received 2 business days (48 hours) prior to the start of the class/program. A full refund will be given for any class cancelled by the site.