Childbirth Preparation and Education

Planning to deliver your baby at Stony Brook?

Join us for a FREE Prenatal/Childbirth Education Series
6:30 – 8:30 pm*
Advanced Specialty Care at Commack, Conference Room
500 Commack Road, Commack

Led by a childbirth educator this four-part series is open to patients starting at 24 weeks.
During this series, we will provide:

  • Evidence-based information about all types of childbirth
  • Planning, communications and navigating unexpected events
  • How to increase safety and confidence, and decrease risks and fear
  • Pain management options
  • Partner support techniques

We offer respect and support for your choices. Your baby, your way. No judgment.

*Registration is required.

If capacity is reached, additional dates will be added.

For questions, please contact Noelle Buetler, CBD, CPD
Cell: 631-263-8228
Email: Noelle.Buetler@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

Labor and Delivery Education Class

 

Alternative Childbirth Preparation Classes

The following is a list of childbirth education classes available at the university and in the community. There is a fee for most of these classes. Most instructors work on a sliding fee basis. The Midwifery Practice does not endorse any of these classes in particular. We offer them as a resource for families to contact and use their own best judgment.

Bradley Method Website Phone Number
Gail Janicola
Kathy Shamoun
Ariana Stubbmann
 
Childbirth Education Website Phone Number
   
Gail Janicola 516-848-9028
   
Jenn Barry
Lisa Garcia
Angela Histand
Cass Huneke
Rebecca Joseloff
Emily Magee
Sharon Penn   516-429-2389
 
HypnoBirthing Website Phone Number
Carol Denicker
Gina Morin
Debi Tracy
Kate Westra

For additional information and child birth education resources, please visit 

 

 

Last Updated
01/31/2023