Pressed for time? Our All-in-One class teaches you the basics of the birth process, infant feeding and basic baby care – all in a one-day class.

In a small class setting, parents are able to condense learning into one day, with time for questions and the hands-on learning they can’t get from reading a book. This class highlights the essentials of each topic, but is not as comprehensive as our traditional classes.

You’ll learn:

• The birth process
• Coping strategies for labor, including pain medication
• Cesarean birth
• Postpartum healing
• Starting out at breastfeeding, and how to recognize signs of success
• Introducing a bottle
• Newborn care procedures in the hospital
• Signs of illness, and when to call the doctor
• Giving a bath
• Hands-on care: diapering, swaddling and soothing, taking a temperature, and buckling the baby into the car seat

Our instructor will recommend good websites and books for more in-depth learning. Because of the nature of the class, hands-on breathing and relaxation will not be covered. Parents wanting to learn and practice breath work and relaxation techniques should consider the Labor Skills Workshop.

Buy both classes together and save $15! More about the package

This is one of our most in-demand classes. Keep in mind its popularity and small size, and consider registering early. Also, please note that a hospital tour is not part of prenatal classes at Amma. You can contact your hospital directly for information about tours.

Tuition: $190 for one 6-hour class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) See dates and register

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

All parents want to take the best possible care of their babies. Learn the most current information on newborn care, practice on doll models and leave feeling confident as a parent. Topics include:

• Care procedures in the hospital
• Pediatric visits and immunizations
• What to expect for appearance and behavior
• Bathing
• Diapering
• Detecting illness and when to call the doctor
• Umbilical cord care
• Sleep safety
• Soothing a fussy infant and swaddling

Tuition: $30 for one 2.5-hour class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) Register

Get a discount on this class when you purchase the Ready for Baby Package!

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Supplemental education about babies is available in our free Pediatrician Night workshops!

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

This class is for three-to-six year-olds about to become a big sibling. We’ll have circle time to talk about what to expect and see photos of newborns with their siblings. Children will get a chance to hold a baby doll and practice being gentle. We’ll read a story about new babies and the “big feelings” that a sibling can have. Children will end by crafting a special project for mommy to take with her to the hospital (don’t forget your camera, parents!).

Tutiton: $20 for one 1-hour class (each additional sibling is $10)

Please call the center to register at (952) 926-2229

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

A little bit of preparation goes a long way when you’re planning to breastfeed. Topics include:

• How milk is produced in the breast
• Getting started in the hospital
• Establishing a plentiful milk supply
• Recognizing signs of success, as well as when to seek help
• Interpreting your baby’s hunger cues
• Life as a nursing mother
• Common concerns and how to handle them
• Introducing a bottle
• What new dads need to know

At class you will be given a 15% coupon for any breastfeeding product in our boutique, including breast pumps!

This class is designed for both the pregnant mother and her partner.

Tuition: $30 for one 2.5-hour class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) Register

Purchase this class at a discount when you buy the Ready For Baby Package!

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

Having another baby?

Congratulations! Come in for a review of the birth process and learn how to prepare to be the parents of two (or more!). Topics include:

• Stages of labor
• Back labor
• Coping techniques and labor support
• Pain medication update
• Sibling adjustment and how to make this transition successful
• VBAC topics are covered for any mothers who have previously given birth by cesarean

Please note that a hospital tour is not part of prenatal classes at Amma. You can contact your hospital directly for information about tours.

Tuition: $45 for one 3-hour class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) Register

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

An easy way to complete both of these classes on the same day. All the topics from both Breastfeeding and Baby Care Basics in one class.

Tuition: $60 for one 4-hour class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) Register

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

At Amma, we believe this is the most important class we offer. We strongly encourage everyone in your baby’s caregiving circle to take this class, including parents, grandparents, babysitters and nannies.

Hands-on chest compressions, breaths, and choking relief on mannequins will reinforce your learning and help you understand how to act in real life.

Our instructors are all certified by the American Heart Association.  This is not a CPR certification course.

Class participants will take home an American Heart Association instruction book.

Tuition: $30 per person for the 2-hour class.

Online registration is not available for this class. Please call the center at (952) 926-2229 and we will assist you. See available dates

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Please note we unfortunately cannot allow children to attend this class. Possible exception of very young babies, please contact our center to confirm at 952.926.2229.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

HypnoBirthing,® The Mongan Method is both a philosophy of birth and a relaxing, stress-free method of birthing. HypnoBirthing® teaches you and your birth companion how to experience birth in a comfortable manner using self-hypnosis, breathing, light touch and other strategies.

This course is led by Julie Zappa, Registered Nurse, Certified Hypnotherapist and HypnoBirthing® educator trained by Marie Mongan. Julie has been a beloved HypnoBirthing® educator in the Twin Cities for many years, and birthed her last child using HypnoBirthing® methods.

HypnoBirthing® teaches you to:

• Trust your body and free yourself of negative emotions and fear
• Use your own instincts
• Be aware and fully in control, but deeply relaxed
• Rely upon your birthing instincts

Birth companions are taught how to support women as they practice and implement the techniques throughout pregnancy and birthing.

We recommend taking the HypnoBirthing® course during your second trimester or early third trimester. This gives you and your birth partner time to practice and become familiar with the technique.

Tuition: $295 per couple. Your tuition includes an instructional book, two CDs and relaxation scripts.

See dates and register

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Also, please note that a hospital tour is not part of prenatal classes at Amma. You can contact your hospital directly for information about tours.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

Sleep Like a Baby

Were you under the impression that your newborn was going to “sleep like a baby”? Wake up and smell the coffee! Getting a newborn to sleep longer than a few hours in a row is a lot harder than it sounds. Join us for a reality check on what to expect in the newborn weeks and how to promote healthy sleep habits from Day One. We’ll talk about strategies to prevent the need for intensive sleep training at a later age, and review our top picks for sleep books and products.

This class addresses infants four months and younger. We’d love to have you take it prenatally, but of course new parents are welcome as well. Bring your baby – we have plenty of places at Amma to soothe, feed and change a diaper.

Tuition: $25 per couple See dates and register

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.

Private Consulting

We refer parents with in-depth sleep questions and issues to Mary Sheedy Kurcinka at parentchildhelp.com. Mary is a parent educator and the author of some of our favorite books, including “Raising Your Spiritied Child” and “Sleepless in America”. She is available for in-home or phone consultations, and we highly recommend her talents.

If you’re hoping for an unmedicated birth, or just want to further practice your coping strategies, this supplemental workshop is perfect for you.

This specialty workshop on coping with labor pain is all hands-on . We’ll practice:

• Breathwork patterns designed for labor
• Visualization
• Intentional relaxation
• Massage
• Positions for labor

Perfect for moms and labor partners wanting more practice or second-time moms looking for a refresher without the lecture component. This class does not cover traditional class topics such as the birth process, medications, c-sections, and the like and is best taken as a supplement to Preparing for Childbirth or the All-In-One prenatal class.

This class is available at a discount when purchased with the All-in-One prenatal class! more about packages

Tuition: $40 for one 2-hr class (for pregnant mother + 1 support person) See dates and register

We ask that families read our policies before registering for classes. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Also, please note that a hospital tour is not part of prenatal classes at Amma. You can contact your hospital directly for information about tours.

Please note: Amma Parenting Center does not accept insurance. If you have insurance through MinnesotaCare or Medical Assistance, please call us at (952) 926-2229. You may be eligible for our free prenatal class.