Welcome Baby In-Person
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-23 13:30 - 16:00, 2022-11-20 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-01-22 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-02-19 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-03-05 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This class is designed to provide up to date information about newborn care, safe sleep, car seat safety, calming a fussy baby, feedings, and more. Adjustments to parenthood as well as nurturing your relationship with your support person will also be covered in this class. Mothers are welcome to bring their support person, family or a friend who provides support during their pregnancy and beyond. Class will consist of a combination of presentation and hands on practice of techniques such as diapering and swaddling.

Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2022-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Mission Township Fire, 3101 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, Kansas, 66614
Safe Kids Shawnee County and Stormont Vail Health partner to provide this event. Meet with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to be sure your children ride safely. Learn how to install your child’s car seat or booster seat. Find out if it’s time for a change.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19: Maximum of 2 adults per car, masks are required for adults, and no COVID-19 symptoms or sick contacts.

Contact carseat@stormontvail.org with questions.

Childbirth Preparation (October 8 & 9) In-Person
2022-10-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (October 8th and 9th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Breastfeeding Basics (In-Person)
2022-10-09 13:30 - 15:30, 2022-11-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This introduction to breastfeeding will provide pregnant women and their families an opportunity to learn all they need to know about breastfeeding before their baby is born. Classes are designed to help families prepare for the breastfeeding experience by providing information on how breastfeeding works, how to get started, problems that may arise and how to incorporate breastfeeding and working.
This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Auditorium where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person.

Childbirth Preparation (Oct 12 & 19) Virtual
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, See event details for more information
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more!

Meeting link for October 12th at 6 pm:
Meeting link:https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=mf30239b51b58ba4fe8ff6fad5c16b36d
Meeting number:2494 289 2277
Meeting password:[REDACTED]
Join from a video or applicationDial 24942892277@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States TollAccess code: 24942892277
Global call-in numbershttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/globalcallin.php?MTID=m400a979d6ac3e7833ca4ef3e51359817

COVID-19 Update : Virtual childbirth class will be a meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of two sessions to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting. Please contact Laura Odom, RN, IBCLC with questions at laodom@stormontvail.org or by calling 785-354-5034.
Important: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Pediatricians in Topeka
Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Safe Sleeping Environment
Soothing a Crying Infant
Touch Relaxation

Childbirth Preparation (November 2, 9, & 16) In-Person
2022-11-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.
This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This class is a series event and will meet November 2nd, 9th, and 16th.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee Heights Fire #23, 5301 SE California Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66609

Sibling Class Ages 7 and Up
2022-11-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This class explores the very special roles of big brother and big sister. Instructors discuss what to expect after the baby comes and how to help the older child adjust to the new baby.

Childbirth Preparation (December 3 & 4) In-Person
2022-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (December 3rd and 4th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
2022-12-06 18:00 - 20:15, 2023-01-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-02-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Car Seat Checkup Event
2022-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Soldier Township Fire, 600 NW 46th St, Topeka, Kansas, 66617

Childbirth Preparation (December 14 & 21) Virtual
2022-12-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, See event details for more information
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more!
Virtual childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of two sessions (December 14th and 21st) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting.

Childbirth ClassHosted by Odom, Laura
https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=mf7d898c5ca5bbd9342de9a659acfdfa5Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 6:00 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 12/14/2022 until 12/21/2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 2487 258 2037Password: [REDACTED]
Join by video systemDial 24872582037@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States Toll
Access code: 248 725 82037

Note: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Pediatricians in Topeka
Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Safe Sleeping Environment
Soothing a Crying Infant
Touch Relaxation

Childbirth Preparation (January 11, 18, 25) In-Person
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.
This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This class is a series event and will meet January 11th, 18th, and 25th from 6 to 8:30 pm each night.

Sibling Class Ages 3-6 years
2023-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Girl to Woman
2023-01-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
The time in a girls life between the ages of 8-12 is one of physical and emotional changes. This program for girls and their parent will address menstruation and other physical changes of puberty, the emotional upheaval of adolescence and communication techniques for parent and daughter.

Fee: $25 for each parent/child duo; $12.50 for each additional sibling. Payment is collected at class.Note: RSVP includes one parent/child duo.

Childbirth Preparation (February 8 & 15) Virtual
2023-02-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, See event details for more information
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more!
Virtual childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of two sessions (February 8th and 15th) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting.
Note: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.
Childbirth ClassHosted by Odom, Laura
https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=m5c00c7ec321847f8e76aaf894a6af010Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 6:00 pm | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 2/8/2023 until 2/15/2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 2491 775 0010Password: [REDACTED]
Join by video systemDial 24917750010@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States Toll
Access code: 249 177 50010
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Pediatricians in Topeka
Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Safe Sleeping Environment
Soothing a Crying Infant
Touch Relaxation

Childbirth Preparation (Feb. 25 & 26) In-Person
2023-02-25 09:00 - 2023-02-26 13:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (February 25th and 26th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Childbirth Preparation (March 1 & 8) Virtual
2023-03-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Online, See event details for more information
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more!
Virtual childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of two sessions (March 1 & 8) to cover all content. Instructors will communicate via email with a link to join the virtual meeting.
Note: Enrollment includes one expectant mother and one support person.
Childbirth ClassHosted by Odom, Laura
https://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/j.php?MTID=m0f2192944d2c76c2c45d7e738a323979Wednesday, March 1, 2023 6:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes | (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Occurs every Wednesday effective 3/1/2023 until 3/8/2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)Meeting number: 2494 653 2094Password: [REDACTED]
Join by video systemDial 24946532094@stormontvail.webex.comYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone+1-415-655-0002 United States Toll
Access code: 249 465 32094
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Pediatricians in Topeka
Reasons to Call the Pediatrician
Safe Sleeping Environment
Soothing a Crying Infant
Touch Relaxation

Childbirth Preparation (March 25th 9am-1pm & 26th 1pm-4pm) In-Person
2023-03-25 09:00 - 2023-03-26 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Our childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring a pillow to help you feel more comfortable during breathing and relaxation exercises. It is ideal for this class to be completed one month to six weeks prior to your due date.

This class will be held in the Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center where couples will be socially distanced. Masks are required. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Notes: Enrollment includes expectant mother and one support person. This weekend class option will meet two days in a row (March 25th from 9 am to 1 pm and March 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm) to cover all content.
