Calendar & Events

Breastfeeding Basics In-Person
2023-07-09 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-11-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-01-07 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
This introduction to breastfeeding will provide pregnant people and their families an opportunity to learn 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. Please enter through the main entrance of Stormont Vail Health.
Note: Enrollment includes expectant parent and one support person.

Childbirth Preparation (July 12, 19, & 26) In-Person
2023-07-12 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. 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 July 12th, 19th, and 26th from 6 to 8:30 pm each night.

Childbirth Preparation (August 9, 16, & 23) In-Person
2023-08-09 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. 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 August 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 6 to 8:30 pm each night.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00 | SENT Hi-Crest Market, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Topeka, Kansas, 66605, United States
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.

Welcome Baby Class
2023-08-27 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-09-23 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-10-15 13:30 - 16:00, 2023-11-12 13:30 - 16:00 | 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.
Class is held in the Pozez Education Center Auditorium at Stormont Vail Hospital.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee County Health Department, 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United States

Online Childbirth Preparation (September 13, 20, & 27)
2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | 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!
Online childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of three sessions (September 13th, 20th, and 27th) 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.
Meeting link:https://stormontvail.webex.com/meet/laodom
Meeting number:1468 87 5484
Join from a video or applicationDial laodom@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: 1468875484
Global call-in numbershttps://stormontvail.webex.com/stormontvail/globalcallin.php?MTID=m356e3e3671bd620840981fb2def4e83c
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Touch Relaxation

Girl to Woman
2023-09-16 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 (Sept 16 & 17) In-Person
2023-09-16 13:00 - 17:00 | 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. 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 (September 16th & 17th) from 1 pm to 5 pm each day to cover all content.

Sibling Class Ages 3-6 years
2023-09-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-11 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Sibling Class Ages 7 and Up
2023-09-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States

Childbirth Preparation (October 11, 18, & 25) In-Person
2023-10-11 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. 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 October 11th, 18th, and 25th from 6 to 8:30 pm each night.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Soldier Township Fire, 600 NW 46th St, Topeka, Kansas, 66617

Online Childbirth Preparation (November 8, 15, & 22)
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | 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!
Online childbirth class will be an online meeting with experienced instructors to review information and answer questions. The class will consist of three sessions (November 8th, 15th, and 22nd) 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.
Resources users can download and keep for later use
Breathing Techniques
Example of a Simplified Birth Plan
Hospital Bag Checklist
Imagery & Relaxation Example
Touch Relaxation

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Mission Township Fire, 3101 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, Kansas, 66614

Childbirth Preparation (November 18 & 19) In-Person
2023-11-18 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. 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 (November 18th & 19th) from 9 am to 1 pm each day to cover all content.

Cesarean Delivery Preparation Class
2023-11-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Stormont Vail Health Birthplace, 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, 66604, United States
Whether this is your first cesarean section or you are having a repeat cesarean section, your delivery is an event we would like to help you prepare for. We will discuss reasons for cesarean deliveries, what to expect in the operating room and during your hospital stay, pain management, recovery, and take a tour of the Birthplace. This class is intended for those who are having a planned cesarean delivery. Enrollment includes the expectant parent and one support person. Class will be held in The Birthplace. Instructor will communicate via email the week before class to provide specific instructions.

Childbirth Preparation (December 6, 13, & 20) In-Person
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:15 | 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. 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 December 6th, 13th, and 20th from 6 to 8:15 pm each night.

Car Seat Checkup Event
2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Topeka Fire Station #5, 720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas, United States
