Prenatal and Parenting Classes
Gallatin City-County Health Department offers FREE prenatal and parenting classes. Click the links below to learn more about a specific class offering.
Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally. You may have feelings of success right alongside feelings of insecurity and frustration. The good news is that, like any new skill, time and practice make it easier. That’s why we designed this class for you – to help every step of the way, no matter what stage you’re in.
In the recorded video class links below, you will:
- Learn how to establish and maintain breastfeeding
- Understand benefits for mom and baby
- Get answers to common questions and concerns
- Discover a wealth of community resources
Click these links for video recordings: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
After reviewing the video, if you still have questions, please send us an email! GCCHDClass@gallatin.mt.gov
Additional Resources:
- Ready, Set, Baby! A guide to welcoming your newest family member.
- Infant formula: what you need to know.
- Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
- Baby Led Breastfeeding
- Hungry Baby Cues – visual reference
- Breastfeeding Positioning – visual reference
- Breastfeeding While Mom is Sick
- Safe Formula Preparation
- Calming Your Baby
- Stages of Your Breastfeeding Baby:
The idea of birth can be a mysterious and scary thing for many first-time parents. From first contraction to final push, come address your concerns, get hands-on practice, and grow your confidence for the journey ahead.
In this class, you will:
- Understand the signs and stages of labor
- Learn techniques for positioning, relaxation, and pain management
- Become familiar with the hospital routine
- Share your concerns in a safe environment
Click here to watch Labor and Delivery, Part 1
Click here to watch Labor and Delivery, Part 2
Click here to watch Labor and Delivery, Part 3
After reviewing the videos, if you still have questions, please send us an email! GCCHDClass@gallatin.mt.gov
Resources:
- Roots Family Collaborative (website)
- Post Partum Support International (website)
- My Maternity Wellbeing Plan
- ACOG: Sample Labor Plan
- Hospital Checklist
- Healthy Birth Your Way: Tips for Birthing Companions
- Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth
- Allina Health: Labor Log Example
- Lamaze for Parents: 8 Key Labor Positions
- Healthy Birth Your Way: Labor Positions
- Lamaze Healthy Birth: Moving around during labor
- American College of Nurse-Midwives: Second Stage of Labor
Are you ready to go from feeling insecure and unprepared to confidently caring for your baby? Get the tools you need to love the newborn stage.
In the recorded video class link below, you will:
- Learn about newborn characteristics
- Explore the physical and emotional needs of mom and baby
- Get tips to guide you through your baby’s development
- Discover a wealth of community resources
After reviewing the video, if you still have questions, please send us an email! GCCHDClass@gallatin.mt.gov
Additional Resources:
In this recorded video class above, you will:
- Get help choosing a breast pump and master your technique
- Get tips for maintaining your supply, implementing proper milk storage, and more!
- Learn your rights as an employee
Does the idea of breastfeeding after maternity leave have you in a big ball of emotion and worry? How will you find the balance of work and breastfeeding? Will you be able to maintain your supply? How do you store your milk or send enough with your infant? How will you maintain the special relationship you established with your new baby?
Working and breastfeeding presents some unique challenges but preparing ahead of time can make you feel more confident to return.
After reviewing the video, if you still have questions, please send us an email! GCCHDClass@gallatin.mt.gov
Additional Resources:
Our prenatal and parenting classes are recorded video links that you can watch anytime. If you have any questions after reviewing the videos, click on the email link listed on the individual class pages and a nurse will reply.
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406.582.3100 or HS@gallatin.mt.gov
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