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Birth, Breastfeeding and Sibling Prep Classes

We are now offering in-person classes.

At Beloit Health System we enjoy working in partnership with you in caring for our families during the childbearing years. Our Packard Family Care Center offers Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding, and Sibling Preparation classes (Big Brother/Big Sister Classes) in a state-of-the-art birthing center at times convenient for you.

Classes are free.

Birthing Classes

Birthing preparation classes are now being offered in-person in the Packard Family Care Center Education Room on the 2nd floor of the hospital from 6:30-8:30 pm. A class session consists of four Thursday meetings.

2023 Class Dates

July 6, 13, 20 and 27; September 1, 8, 15 and 22; November 2, 9, 16 and 30.

Birthing Class ONLINE Registration Form

You may call 608. 364.5237 to register if not registering online.

Breastfeeding Classes

The benefits of breastfeeding your baby help make your baby healthier, provides stronger bones, gives you better healing post-delivery, reduces your baby's risk of some childhood cancers, your breastmilk is a custom-made supply of food for your baby, reduces your baby's risk of developing chronic conditions, easier and always at the right temperature, your baby is sick less often and saves medical costs.

Breastfeeding classes are now being offered in-person in the Packard Family Care Center Education Room on the 2nd floor of the hospital from 6:30-8:30 pm.

2023 Class Dates

June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27, December 18.

Breastfeeding Class Registration Form

You may call 608.364.5237 to register if not registering online.

Big Brother/Big Sister Class

Help your child prepare for the "new baby" in their family. Through demonstration, video, books, role-playing, and a tour of the Packard Family Care Center, children will learn how babies are born, what they will look like, how they eat and go to the bathroom, and where mom will be while she is in the hospital. There will be discussions with parents about jealousy, rivalry, competition for parental attention, and the need to share time spent with each child.

This class has been postponed due to COVID-19.

More information coming soon.