Route 183 Reading, PA 19605

Classes are open to all families, regardless of where they plan to give birth. To register for classes, call Central Scheduling at 610-378-2100

Individualized Family Birthing Center tours are arranged by calling 610-378-2042 and scheduling a time at your convenience.

Childbirth Preparation Class Series

This series of classes taken during the 6th or 7th month are designed to educate parents about the physical and emotional aspects of the birthing process. Fathers and support persons will learn their role as coach during labor. The classes are offered as a 2 week or 4 week series, weekdays or weekends.

What You Need to Know: Preparation for Breastfeeding

The benefits of breastfeeding for babies, mothers and the family are numerous. This class is designed to help get breastfeeding off to a great start by dispelling myths, teaching evidence-based current information and some practical tips for the family. A doll would be helpful to bring to class. Fathers and grandmothers are welcome!

Miscarriage, Still-Birth & Infant Loss Support Group

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6-7pm, Immanuel Church of Christ, Shillington. (Free) Call 610-777-7107 for more information.

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family planning uses day-today observations of the naturally occurring signs of fertility for couples who wish to achieve or avoid a pregnancy and is offered by a certified instructor in the Diocesan symptom-thermal method of natural family planning. Please call 610-378-2068 to schedule an appointment.

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