We have a new location!  Starting April 1, 2013, our classes will be held in the Center for Childbirth and Family Education.  This is located in Virginia Baptist Hospital, on the 2nd floor of the Barker-Cowling Building.  It's on the same hallway as the classroom where we originally held our classes, just on the opposite end of the hall!  Please refer to the map link on our toolbar above.

Looking for childbirth and family classes?

• Are you pregnant and looking for prenatal classes?
• Are you planning to breast feed or just 'thinking about' it? 
• A young person anxious to start babysitting or stay home alone?
• A childcare provider needing certification in CPR and first aid?
• Or a soon-to-be grandparent needing a baby refresher course?                                                                                                                                                                                                          If so, you have come to the right place!

FOR A QUICK GLANCE, USE THE CALENDAR TO THE LEFT. 

PLEASE REFER TO EACH CLASS IN THE "CLASS CATALOG"  DESCRIPTION FOR CORRECT DATES AND START AND END TIMES. 

Incentives and Discounts:

Sign up for ANY TWO classes, and receive a promotion code for the Infant Massage class for FREE!!!  (That is a $20 value!)

Sign up for ANY THREE classes, and not only will you get the Free Infant Massage promotion code, you will also get a complimentary sheet of OH LOOK! baby photos (of the 700 series) with any OH LOOK! baby picture purchase.  (A $30 value!)

Please note that the Infant Massage promotion code and the coupon for the complimentary sheet of OH LOOK! baby photos with any OH LOOK! baby picture purchase will be emailed to you in the month you qualify for them.  Your free baby picture will be one complimentary sheet of pics (700 series) of your choice with any purchase.  Please give your coupon to the hospital photographer and she will provide you with further information.  Additional pictures may be purchased!

Register and prepay for multiple Childbirth Education classes to receive discounts and incentives!

Please call (434) 200 4537 before you register and ask for the discount code you qualify for - 

• ARE YOU READY FOR BABY PACKAGE ($90):  Prepay for any Prepared Childbirth class, Breast Feeding class, and Baby Care or Infant Safety class and receive a $10 discount off the total price of $100, a free sheet of baby pictures (of the 700 series) with any purchase, and a free voucher to attend our Infant Massage class (a $20 value).   
• TOTAL CLASS PACKAGE ($100):  Register and prepay for any Preparing for Childbirth class, Baby Care class, Breast Feeding class, and Infant Safety and receive a $20 discount off the total price of $120, a sheet of baby pictures (of the 700 series) with any purchase and a free promotion code to attend our Infant Massage class (a $20 value).  

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Childbirth and Family Education offers a variety of family-focused classes to meet your needs.   On-line registration and secure credit card payments accepted! 

• Register early as class size is limited.
• Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.
• If you are unable to make a payment prior to a class date or need financial assistance, please call 434.200.4537.
• VA PREMIER  AND OPTIMA MEDICAID participants - - please call the office to register!  You will need to call VA Premier or Optima for a referral.
• CENTRA HEALTH EMPLOYEES: Please call the office prior to registration to get your employee discount code.
• Instructions for class registration are included on each class page.
• Please include your email address so that you receive an automated class confirmation and class confirmation letter. 
• A class information letter and map will be emailed to you the week prior to class.  There is also a link to our hopsital campus map at the top of our website.

To register for Family Emergency Care (family first aid and infant, child and adult CPR) or Safe Sitter, go to "classes" catalog, proceed down to Family Education, "family classes", and click on the class you are looking for for available dates.

IF YOU REGISTER FOR MULTIPLE CLASSES BUT AT DIFFERENT TIMES, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE SO WE CAN MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE DISCOUNTS/VOUCHERS. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT USING A DISCOUNT CODE, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE at 434.200.4537 - PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE REGISTRATION.

CHILDBIRTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION REFUND POLICY

• If you are unable to attend a class you have registered for, please call our office.
• We will be happy to assist you in registering for an alternative class date.
• Refunds for classes are offered in the event of premature delivery only. 

IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT, CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION.  Participants will be contacted and alternative dates offered when possible.  Refunds will be offered upon request in the event of class cancellation.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  In the event of inclement weather, your class may be canceled IF LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED.  Childbirth and Family Education instructors have the option to hold their class based on timely weather conditions.  (Ex: an early morning snow that has melted by the afternoon even though school was out for the day)   PLEASE CHECK THE VOICE MAIL MESSAGE AT 434.200.4537 AFTER 2 PM ON THE DAY OF CLASS FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CANCELLATION INFORMATION.

If a change should occur later in the afternoon (late afternoon snow or HIGH certainty of ice or heavy snow beginning during class hours), we will attempt to notify you by phone. Your safety is our concern. Make-up class dates will be set by your instructor.

Please call the Childbirth and Family Education office at 434.200.4537 if you have questions or need assistance!  Voicemail is available and your call will be returned as soon as possible.