Prenatal Education

To prepare for your new baby's arrival, Johns Hopkins Bayview offers educational programs with classes devoted to childbirth preparation, parenting and baby safety. A virtual tour of the maternity center also is available below.

Breastfeeding Class
Thinking about breastfeeding your newborn baby? Learn the benefits of breastfeeding, behaviors of a normal newborn, how to pump and store breastmilk and how medications and contraceptives affect breastfeeding. The class is offered one Sunday per month from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $30.

Childbirth Preparation Weekend
In just two days, expectant parents will complete the entire Childbirth Preparation series–an ideal alternative for busy parents-to-be. Whether you're having your first child or you need a refresher course, this series may be what you're looking for. Classes are offered one weekend a month, Saturday and Sunday  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost for the weekend is $65.

Virtual Tour of the Maternity Center
On your virtual tour of the Maternity Center, you'll find state-of-the-art labor, delivery and recovery suites with a home-like atmosphere. Patients deliver and recover in private rooms complete with a bathroom, shower, free TV and phone service, and a cozy sitting area with refrigerator. Click here to begin your virtual tour, and to hear from nurses about what to expect, what to bring, where to park, and more (Quicktime movie).

For more information or to register for classes, call 410-550-BABY (2229) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or leave a message after hours or during the weekend.