Offers assistance in ensuring healthy pregnancies and child birth including Medicaid and WIC enrollment , prenatal health education: nutrition, labor and delivery, confidential HIV counseling, advocacy and assistance in eliminating social barriers to healthy pregnancies (transportation, housing and other issues), childbirth classes, and referrals to other services within the community.

Offers childbirth services as well as prenatal and post natal care.

Provides a full range of specialty services for women at every stage of life including obstetrics and gynecology services.

Provides individual or small group education class facilitated by citified child birth educators.

Provides childbirth preparation education in small groups. Comfort measures for labor and birth includes coaching , relaxation, and breathing techniques. Anatomy and physiology, cesarean preparation, pain medications, hospital procedures and body mechanics are also included in the curriculum.

Offers classes or other educational experiences which prepare prospective mothers, their partners, and siblings for childbirth in addition to child birth services.

Teaches children 3 years of age and older how to welcome a new baby to the family. Offered through Family Education Program. Call for schedule and fees.

Offers pregnant women low or no cost pre-natal programs covering newborn-infant care, breast feeding, CPR/Tot-saver, pre-natal exercise and Lamaze training. Participants in the Lamaze class have the opportunity, at no charge, for a one time visit by a registered nurse to assist in newborn care.

Provides expectant parents with information about a Cesarean section delivery in the event the procedure is necessary.

Offers classes in child birth education, infant care, breastfeeding, and vaginal birth after cesarean.

Maternity Center provides prenatal programs, baby care and safety courses, intensive care for premature newborns and those with health problems, full range of prenatal testing, classes in childbirth, Lamaze and breast feeding. The Center has its own entry and parking lot. An orientation for expectant parents is held every Saturday at 9am; call for reservations as space is limited.

The âItâs About Youâ campaign focuses on improving Infant and maternal health outcomes through a life course perspective, reaching preconception (before initial pregnancy), prenatal/postpartum, and interconception (between pregnancies) clients. It strives to empower women and men to take control of their health, through the dissemination of health education materials, connection to supportive services within their communities, and advocacy. Community Health Workers, home-visiting, risk assessment, client-centered service plans, referrals, preventative screening and health coordination are all components by which this is accomplished.

Offers classes for new and expectant mothers, caregivers, and family members. Classes cover subject areas such as expectant parents, newborn care, breastfeeding, and new siblings.

The Cohoes Family Care MOMS Program is an educational program for pregnant women. Provided are pregnancy tests, assistance in completing Medicaid applications, access to prenatal and primary care, free childbirth and breastfeeding education, along with pregnancy and infant care education Also provided are referrals to community agencies as appropriate, such as WIC or the local Department of Health. Crisis counseling on issues such as domestic violence, child abuse and mental health issues is also provided.

Provides birthing and in-hospital midwifery services as well as other perinatal services including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to treat critically ill or premature infants.

Provides birthing and in-hospital midwifery services as well as other perinatal services including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to treat critically ill or premature infants.

Provides home visits to pregnant women, new mothers and fathers, and their children up to age 2 who reside in the City of Syracuse. Services include case management, health screenings and education about pregnancy, family planning, nutrition, baby care, growth and development, and other maternal child health topics.

Provides birthing and in-hospital midwifery services as well as other perinatal services including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to treat critically ill or premature infants.

Inpatient maternity services, including: single-room delivery care, where labor, delivery and postpartum care take place in one room pain management options for labor, such as massage, heat, breathing and relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, medication alternatives and epidural and spinal analgesia.Classes for: expectant mothers on infant care, safety in the early years and breastfeeding the infant's siblings where they learn about the impact of having a new brother/sister

Offers childbirth and breastfeeding classes for new and expectant parents.

-Walk-in appointments available for self-administered pregnancy tests and options counseling or they can be scheduled in advance online at www.fingerlakespc.com -Free referrals for ultrasounds including an on-site option -advocacy and support for pregnant women -Maternity clothes and Baby clothes, diapers and other baby items -Expectant Parenting classes -Adoption referrals -Parenting mentoring for both Men and Women -Sexuality/relationship mentoring for individuals -Post-abortion/post-miscarriage peer counseling support -Whole person health programs for schools and youth groups

Offers childbirth and breastfeeding education classes to expectant mothers and fathers. Provides an "And Baby Makes Four" class that focuses on preparing older children for the arrival of their new baby and weekly support group for breastfeeding mothers.

Offers the following classes to expectant mothers and fathers:

The Pregnancy Workshop - To be taken during the first and second trimester and helps both new and experienced parents learn about the developing baby, physical and emotional changes, nutrition, exercise, preparation for the new arrival, ways to deal with pregnancy discomforts, and warning signs to report to your health care provider.
One Sunday per month, 5 PM - 7 PM

Breastfeeding and Caring for New Families Classes:
Part 1: Breastfeeding Basics: Topics include how to get the best start, achieving a good latch, positioning, establishing a good supply, and managing common challenge. Provides information on community resources.
Scheduled Saturday, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon and Scheduled weeknights, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Caring for New Families: Teaches new mothers to care for themselves and their newborn and includes topics about safety, when to call the doctor, the different between the baby blues and postpartum depressions.
Saturday, 1 PM - 3 PM

Prepared Childbirth Classes: To be taken during the seventh month of pregnancy and includes topics about relaxation and pain control options for labor, how to stay comfortable and healthy during the last weeks, and stress reduction techniques.
One Sunday per month, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Infant/Child Heartsaver Class: Designed for expectant parents but is open to anyone wishing to learn these techniques. Teaches CPR and how to help a choking infant or child and offers tips to make your child's environment as safe as possible.
One Sunday per month, 2 PM - 4 PM

* Assists with insurance enrollment for uninsured and underinsured pregnant women. Prenatal health education and social support services. Nutrition education. Prenatal Care and Assistance Program (PCAP). Medicaid Obstetrical and Maternity Services (MOMS) program. Childbirth education classes. Infant feeding classes. Confidential HIV counseling. Medicaid Enrollment Services.