We offer Breastfeeding eClass for your convenience! Swollen ankles? Full schedule? Too busy to drive? Our online childbirth class provides the information that you need. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2.

· Ongoing eClass - no preset times or dates!

· Pre-registration required; Fee includes 2 people.

· Recommended to take this class 3 to 4 weeks before Estimated Due Date (EDD).

Price $60

This interactive online course covers the essentials of breastfeeding, including clear animation and plenty of video examples. It lets you know when to call for help and includes partner tips throughout. You will also have the opportunity to track feedings with an easy-to-use tracker! This course takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. You will learn:

· How Breastfeeding Works

· How to Breastfeed

· When to Feed Your Baby

· Getting Enough Milk

· Breast Care

· Breastfeeding Lifestyle

We offer Newborn eClass for your convenience! Swollen ankles? Full schedule? Too busy to drive? Our online childbirth class provides the information that you need. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2.

· Ongoing eClass - no preset times or dates!

· Pre-registration required; Fee includes 2 people.

· Recommended to take this class 3 to 4 weeks before Estimated Due Date (EDD).

This interactive online course covers essential information for the first six weeks and beyond, including clear video examples of bathing, feeding and diapering, and lets you know when to call the doctor. You will also stay organized with a variety of helpful checklists and trackers! This course takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to complete. You will learn:

· Newborn Traits

· Newborn Behaviors

· Crying and Comforting

· Feeding

· Diapering

· Bathing, Nail Care & Dressing

· Newborn Health

· Newborn Safety

 Swollen ankles? Full schedule? Too busy to drive? We offer Newborn eClass for your convenience! Our online childbirth class provides the information that you need. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2.

· Ongoing eClass - no preset times or dates!

· Pre-registration required; Fee includes 2 people.

· Recommended to take this class 3 to 4 weeks before Estimated Due Date (EDD).

Prepare for your big day with our new eClass. Designed for first-time parents, this online learning platform will prepare you and your birth partner for the physical and emotional challenges of late pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. This course takes about 4 to 6 hours to complete.

Learn to:

· Recognize signs of labor

· Discover helpful comfort techniques

· Get an overview of medical procedures

· Understand cesarean birth

· Prepare for your baby’s arrival

· Know what to expect after giving birth

Swollen ankles? Full schedule? Too busy to drive? We offer Childbirth eClass for your convenience! Our online childbirth class provides the information that you need. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2.

· Ongoing eClass - no preset times or dates!

· Pre-registration required; Fee includes 2 people.

· Recommended to take this class 3 to 4 weeks before Estimated Due Date (EDD).

Prepare for your big day! We invite you to join us for a tour of The Birth Place. Learn about our family-friendly amenities, spacious private birthing suites, specialized staff and services that will make your birthing experience comforting and personal. Whether you are a parent-to-be or planning for a future pregnancy, we look forward to meeting you.

Experience our rooms, ammenities, and the little things we add tomake your special day even more special. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2.

Pre-registration required. 

Please submit only one registration per pair. One registration includes the expecting parent and one (1) support person. 

At this time children, and siblings, are not allowed to attend the tour.

Join our virtual "Meet the Midwives" event! Take some time to connect with our experienced certified nurse midwives, receive helpful guidance, and ask any questions you may have as you prepare for your birthing journey. In our "Meet the Midwives" class, you will discuss topics such as:

· Comfort options during labor

· Understanding hospital care

· What early labor looks like

· What to expect at the hospital

· How to prepare your home for after baby arrives

· Helpful resources to help you get ready for labor

Our monthly Zoom sessions are a great opportunity to connect with an experienced certified nurse midwife, get helpful guidance, and prepare for your birthing journey. These sessions are:

· Accessible by Zoom

· Free for all patients and their partners

· Include a Q&A time for your questions

Meet our Midwives-

Ritamarie Testa, CNM, MSN

Rita returned to her home state of New Hampshire after practicing as a nurse and nurse-midwife in Massachusetts, joining the Southern NH Medical Center team in October of 2024. She learned early in a high school job-shadow experience the magic of caring for families in the perinatal period. Working as a labor and delivery nurse in Boston launched her career path forward toward midwifery. Rita has worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife for eight years in the outpatient and inpatient settings, and has special interests in substance use disorders in pregnancy, mental health, trauma-informed care, teen, and LGBTQIA+ care. She strives to continue learning as health care evolves, while partnering with patients to make informed care decisions. Outside of work, Rita can be found adventuring outside with her pups Ripley and Charlie, painting, or on the couch drinking coffee, curled up with a good book.

Briana Orrico is a compassionate and experienced advanced practice registered nurse, board-certified in both nurse midwifery and women’s health. With over a decade of experience in maternal-child health and a background in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, she brings dedication, clinical expertise, and a calm presence to every patient interaction. As a midwife at The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Briana provides comprehensive care to women across all stages of pregnancy and beyond. She’s passionate about empowering patients through evidence-based, inclusive care and is especially passionate about supporting women’s mental health. Briana is also actively advancing her education to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), further expanding her ability to care for women across the lifespan.

The birth of your baby is an exciting time. Connect with other expecting couples and let us help you and your birth partner prepare for the excitement and nerves that come with it! This class is taught by one of our childbirth educators, who may also be one of your nurses on the big day. Discuss all aspects of labor, including the delivery process, and learn about various comfort and relaxation techniques. 

If you do not receive a confirmation email within a few minutes of registering, please check your Spam or Bulk E-Mail folder.

This 3 week evening series is designed for first time parents. This class will prepare you and your birth partner for the physical and emotional challenges of late pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2, or email healthmatch@snhhs.org. Please note that registration ends at 8am the day before the class starts. 

• Recommended to start this series 7 to 8 weeks before Estimated Due Date (EDD).
• Fee includes 2 people.

This fun class will explore newborn behavior, ways to recognize sleep and hunger cues, and give you hands-on practice with swaddling, bathing, diaper-changing and more! Get tips on how to nurture your baby’s development and build your confidence for settling in with your baby when you get home!

For more information call (603) 577-2255 and select option 2. Please note that registration ends at 8am the day before the class starts or at 8am the Friday before a Monday class.

• Fee includes 2 people.
• Recommended to take this class 3 to 4 weeks before your Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD).

Join us for a unique yoga program designed to meet the specific needs of women of all ages. Whether you are planning for or preparing for the birth of a child, recently post-partum, or exploring the changes that occur around perimenopause, this class can assist you in reducing stress, increasing strength and mobility, and maintaining vitality while in the company of other women.  Health, vitality and community are important at any age to support a balanced lifestyle and sense of wellbeing.  Each class ends with relaxation to help us rest and restore.

 Your instructor for this class is Brenda.

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At Southern New Hampshire Health, our childbirth educators are dedicated to supporting families through all stages of pregnancy, delivery, and parenting. One educator, Brenda Jones, PT, MEd, CYI, CRQTC, is an Orthopedic and Women’s Health/Pelvic Health  Physical Therapist, as well as a Yoga, and Qigong instructor for over 25 years. Brenda’s passion for prevention, wellness, and self-care led her to blend these practices to help her patients, clients, and students maximize their overall health and wellness. Her experience working in the field of Pelvic Health and Women’s Health for over 25 years allows her to bring a wealth of knowledge regarding self-care during pregnancy, delivery, and beyond to her classes.   She has developed and taught many programs to support Moms and Parents at every stage of their journey.   Her hope is that someday every Birth Parent has access to both Physical Therapy and perinatal practices to care for themselves as they care for their children and families.When not working or developing programs, you are likely to find Brenda outside with family and friends, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and enjoying nature.