Childbirth Education Classes

​Class Information

This is a four, partial-day class series that covers signs of labor, preparation for labor and birth, Lamaze techniques, stages of labor and birth, medications, comfort measures and more. A full one-day class is also offered on Saturdays. Bring 2 pillows, a blanket or yoga mat and a snack/drink. Registration is required and is done by location. Healthy Start and MomCare participants are encouraged to register through their care coordinator.

Payment includes the attendance of all four sessions by both you and your partner.

Class registration closes 2 days prior to the class start date, so register early! Healthy Start reserves the right to cancel a class if registration is low.
Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
601 W Michigan St., Orlando
Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm

2019 Dates:
Feb 7 - March 14 (no class on 2/14 or 2/28)
​May 2 - May 23
Cost
$53.55
FDOH - Southside
(Lake Ellenor)
6101 Lake Ellenor Dr.,
Orlando
Wednesday, 6:30pm-9:30pm

​2019 Dates:
March 6 - March 27
​June 5 - June 26
Cost
$53.55
Advent Health for Women
601 E Rollins St.,​ Orlando
1st Floor Women's Community Education Center
Friday, 6:30pm-9:30pm

​2019 Dates:
January 4 - January 25
​April 5 - May 3
Cost
$53.55
Health Central Hospital
​(Gleason Room)
10000 W Colonial Dr., Ocoee 
Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm ​
This is a one-day class
2019 Dates:
January 5
February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
​June 1
Cost
$64.06
Health Central Hospital- Spanish
​(Gleason Room)
10000 W Colonial Dr., Ocoee 
Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm ​
This is a one-day class
2019 Dates:
January 12
February 9
March 2 (Bradford Room)
April 13
May 11
​June 8
Cost
$64.06

Car Seat Classes

Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly. In the Safe Ride 4 Babies car seat class, attendees will learn how to properly install a car seat in an instructional class setting. The second portion of the class is spent outside actually installing the car seat into your car. The class costs $30, and you will receive a convertible car seat valued at $90.
Ocoee Service Center - English Class
475 W Story Rd, Ste 1
Ocoee, FL 34761
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

January 4              July 5
February 8            August 2
March 8                September 6
April 5                  October 4
May 3                   November 1
June 7                   December 6


      ​       Cost
             $32.54
​
Ocoee Service Center - Spanish Class
475 W Story Rd, Ste 1
Ocoee, FL 34761
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

January 4              July 12
February 8            August 2
March 1                September 13
April 5                  October 4
May 3                   November 1
June 7                   December 6


      ​       Cost
             $32.54
​
Ocoee Service Center - Creole Class
475 W Story Rd, Ste 1
Ocoee, FL 34761
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

January 4              July 12
February 8            August 2
March 1                September 13
April 5                  October 4
May 3                   November 1
June 7                   December 6


      ​       Cost
             $32.54
​

WISE (Women & Infant Support Education) Parenting Seminar

Class Information

If you're a first time mom who is looking for some support and to get parenting questions answered, then this is the class series for you! Topics covered will include Safe Sleep/SIDS, Car Seat Education, Maternal/Reproductive Health, Child Development, Breastfeeding and more! 
Holden Heights Community Center
1201 20th St, Orlando
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Mondays)

Class Series Dates: March 11, March 18, March 25,
​April 1, April 8 & April 15

Cost:
​FREE

All WISE participants will have the option to purchase a car seat at a very discounted rate when you register.  For $30 you will receive a convertible car seat valued at $90.

Boot Camp for New Dads Classes


​Class Information
These guys only classes take place in a "locker room meets nursery setting" and involve new and 'veteran' dads. Participants get hands-on experience in learning how to calm a crying baby, how to hold a baby and change a diaper, and much more!

​You can find Boot Camp for New Dads classes offered at several locations throughout Orange County. Registration is done by location. Please note that Healthy Start reserves the right to cancel a class if registration is low.

If you have any questions, contact Boot Camp Program Director, Kevin Sutton, via email at kevin@healthystartorange.org or via phone at (407) 284-8217.
Winnie Palmer Hospital
83 W Miller Street, Orlando
6:00pm - 9:00pm
(Tuesday)

February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July 2
August 6
September 3
October 1
November 5
​December 3
Cost
$27.28
Winnie Palmer Hospital
83 W Miller Street, Orlando
​Orlando
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
(Friday)

January 25
February 22
March 22
April 19
May 24
June 21
​July 26
Cost
$27.28
Advent Health for Women
601 E Rollins St
​Orlando
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
(Tuesday)

February 7
March 7
April 4
May 9
June 6
​July 11
Cost
$27.28
Best Buy @ The Florida Mall
8350 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando
10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Sat.)

February 2
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
July 6
Cost
$27.28
Winter Park Memorial Hospital
200 N Lakemont Ave, Winter Park
​6:00pm-9:00pm
​(Friday)

January 18
February 15
March 15
April 12
May 17
June 14
​July 19
Cost
$27.28