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. 

· 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.

· 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 hands-on class includes massage, positioning, relaxation techniques, and discussion of preferences for comfort and pain relief. 

The information is also useful for post-delivery comfort measures. This class is designed as an accessory class to the Childbirth Education & Preparation course and not a replacement. If you are participating in the Childbirth Education Class, this class information will be included during that series. Please note class schedules are subject to change due to instructor availability.

 Your instructor for this class is Kristen!

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At Southern New Hampshire Health, our childbirth educators are committed to helping families feel prepared for pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Kristen Evans is a registered nurse at The Birth Place at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and a Childbirth Education instructor.She has over 25 years of experience working in obstetrics and woman's health. This included working as a travel nurse in a variety of healthcare settings, both large, urban teaching hospitals and smaller, rural community facilities. Through these experiences, she learned many strategies women can incorporate into their labor experience.

This seminar provides information about breastfeeding basics, expressing and storing breast milk, and other skills for success! Partners are strongly encouraged to attend for support and to learn ways to assist in making your breastfeeding experience a positive one!

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 2 to 3 months before your Estimated Date of Delivery (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.

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.