Broome County
Lourdes Childbirth Education Classes offered virtually and in person at Shippers Road Vestal.
Karina Martinez, Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula
Binghamton, NY
607-484-7788
hello@binghamtonmetrodoulas.com
Classes taught by Karina Martinez, Certified Lactation Counselor, Childbirth Educator, and Doula
Amy Lynch, RN, Certified Lactation Educator & Licensed Doula
Binghamton, NY
303-709-3574
newbornnaturally@gmail.com
Group classes offered in five weekly – 2 half hour sessions, Saturdays or Tuesdays. Attendance suggested at beginning of third trimester. Cost is $150 for full series. Classes are held at BC Family Chiropractic in Endwell.
https://www.nyuhs.org/care-treatment/obgyn/maternity-childbirth
Classes held at UHS Wilson Place:
52 Harrison St.
Johnson City, NY 13790
CommunityRelations@nyuhs.org
(607) 762-2336
UHS Childbirth Education classes are FREE and offered to expectant moms, dads and others. Classes focus on prepared childbirth, labor, delivery, breastfeeding and infant care.Â
Chemung County
Clute Building, 600 Roe Ave.,
Elmira, NY 14905
607-737-4499
Generally offered every other a month – on a Saturday or 6- consecutive weekday evenings. Attendance suggested by 8th month. Pre-register when pregnancy determined. Costs vary based on date chosen. Please call for more information.
Chenango County
179 North Broad St.,
Norwich, NY 13815
607-337-4145
Offered in 4-consecutive sessions every other month on Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm. Attendance suggested 4-8 weeks before EDD. Cost is $40. Medicaid patients should contact their insurance for possible reimbursement.
Cortland County
Judy Gallow
134 Homer Ave.,
Cortland, NY 13045
607-756-3750
Offered as a 2-day weekend class once a month from 9am- 4pm and 9am-3pm. Attendance suggested at end of pregnancy. A maximum of 10 couples per class allowed. Cost is $50. Medicaid patients can ask insurance if reimbursable.
Yvonne Burnette
4038 West Road,
Cortland, NY 13045
607-758-3400
Offered every other month, Thursdays, for 4-consecutive weeks from 3-5 p.m. Attendance suggested 4-8 weeks before EDD. FHN patients given priority status. Cost is $50. FHN will not be turned away for nonpayment. Medicaid no longer pays for child birth education classes.
Family Medicine Center
Jackie Tucker / Charlene Hill
4077 West Rd., Route 281,
Cortland, NY 13045
607-753-9977
Offered 3-consecutive weeks, Wednesdays or Thursdays 6- 8pm. EDD determines class availability. Attendance suggested 4-8 weeks before EDD. Cost is $50. Insurance applied if applicable.
Delaware County
No delivery hospitals
See: LOURDES, UHS (Broome), CMH (Chenango), AOFOX, BASSETT (Otsego).
Otsego County
One Atwell Rd.,
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-3535
Generally one Saturday a month. Pre-registration recommended by 5th month. Attendance suggested by 7th/8th month. Cost is free.
160 Burwell St.,
Little Falls, NY 13365
607-547-3535
Generally 3 weeknights 6:30-8:30pm. Pre-registration recommended by 5th month. Attendance suggested by 7th/8th month. Cost is free.
Tompkins County
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
101 Dates Drive,
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-547-3535
Offers monthly workshops to the public on a variety of child-health topics:
- Expectant Parent Workshop
- Siblings are Special, for children ages 3-8 years who are about to become big brothers or sisters
- Breastfeeding Plan for Success, for new and experienced moms and their partners
- Infant Care and Safety, on the basics of care, feeding, and safety of your baby in the first few weeks