Newborn Care

Masks are optional for participants and instructors.

This is a must-have class for expectant parents. A skilled instructor introduces baby care basics and walks parents through hands-on practice.

• Topics include:
  • What to expect from your new infant
  • Holding and swaddling
  • Feeding
  • Bathing and diapering
  • Sleeping and safety
• Parents who plan to breastfeed should take a separate Breastfeeding class.
• 1 class session, 3 hours long
• Cost: $79
• Class fee includes participant and one adult partner. Partners/coaches are encouraged to attend.

Inova Well also offers a wide variety of fitness classes that are open to the community. For a full listing of Inova Well fitness classes click here. 

When you attend a childbirth education class with Inova Well, you know you are going to receive:

• Reliable, research and experienced based information
• An intimate environment where you can feel comfortable asking all your questions
• Compassionate instructors with many years of experience taking care of moms and babies
• Classes scheduled for days and times that are tailored to your busy life
• All the quality and standards you expect from the Inova Health System

Room: HEC 3 & 4

Instructor: Reinette Schneider

Who should enroll: Expectant mothers ages 18 and older. Children are not permitted in class. Your registration allows for one adult partner to attend the class with you.

Area of Interest: Childbirth Education

Cross streets: Seminary Road, North Jordan Street

Parking notes: Free parking available across the street from the hospital, or paid parking is available near the visitors entrance

Public transportation: Yes

Handicap access: Yes

Refund policy: To obtain a refund for any Childbirth Education classes, a request must be submitted at least 24 hour prior to the start of the class. Inova Well reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To reschedule or request a refund in these situations call 571-472-1400, option 2. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. Inova Well will accommodate class transfer requests whenever possible, however, transfers are not guaranteed. All registrants are entitled to ONE transfer per class. Repeated request for transfers will not be granted. For our full cancellation policy, click here.

Weather policy: Information about cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency can be obtained by calling the Inova Well weather hotline at 571-472-1438. Class cancellations do not always follow local public school closings. To reschedule or request a refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances call 571-472-1438. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. These non-registrant initialed cancellations, refunds and transfers will not incur a 20% processing fee.

What to bring:

Please bring a printed or electronic copy of your confirmation email to your class.

Please bring a pillow or cushion to sit on. The chairs in the classroom are not cushioned.

Please feel free to bring a snack and drink to class for your enjoyment.