This class discusses newborn care following delivery, what to expect during your post-partum stay for mom and baby, security measures, newborn medications and procedures, rooming-in, advantages of breastfeeding, first days at home and post-partum depression. The class will also include hands-on education regarding holding, swaddling, diapering and bathing.

Basic Training for New Dads is a unique program that brings "rookie" fathers-to-be together with "veteran" recent dads.

This class is designed for children ages 3-10 who are awaiting the arrival of a new brother or sister.

A tour of the Davenport BirthCenter facility.

A class to help parents learn about breastfeeding and have a more realistic understanding of the breastfeeding relationship.

Moms are invited to share feelings, concerns, suggestions and questions with other mothers and Lactation Consultants from the Genesis BirthCenter. There is no charge for this group and anyone is welcome to attend, babies too.

Not your mother's lamaze class - this class focuses on birthing a baby in today's world! The series of classes covers labor and birth, including comfort management using medications, non-drug pain management, support person's role, c-sections and a BirthCenter tour.

All aspects of labor, birth relaxation techniques as an alternative to medication during labor, as well as information on medication to relieve active labor discomfort. We will cover postpartum care also.This class is available at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, Illinois.

A class to teach Infant/Child CPR. This class is available at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis.

We will address what you need to know to make sure your home is ready for baby, how to nourish you and baby during pregnancy, how to move your body, and how to position baby in preparation for delivery.