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 five-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
- Spanish Childbirth Education Series - Coming in May 2026
We offer respect and support for your choices. Your baby, your way. No judgement.
*Registration is required.
If capacity is reached, additional dates will be added.
For questions, please contact Noelle Beutler, CBD, CPD
Cell: 631-263-8228
Email: Noelle.Beutler@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Workshops
For those who are registered for the Prenatal/Childbirth Education series, you are eligible to register for the following free workshops:
Breastfeeding
Welcome to Stony Brook Medicine's Lactation Workshop!
Located at Advanced Specialty Care at Lake Grove 4 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove or 500 Commack Drive, Commack
Led by a CLC's and IBCLC's, this one day workshop is open to patients taking the comprehensive childbirth education series through Stony Brook.
This class will cover practical skills and evidence-based information to support feeding your newborn, including latch and positioning, common challenges, and community resources.
Please complete the form below to register and secure your spot in the workshop.
*Registration is required.
Optimal Positioning Workshop - Coming May 2026
The Optimal Maternal Positioning (OMP) Workshop empowers expecting parents with techniques to support optimal fetal
positioning throughout pregnancy and labor. This course teaches evidence-based strategies to help encourage the baby to move into the best position for birth, potentially reducing labor complications, discomfort, and the need for interventions. With a focus on comfort, movement, and positioning, you’ll learn how to create a more efficient and positive birth experience for both mom and baby.
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Course- Coming Soon!
These classes are designed for individuals for whom VBAC may be an option and for those who would like to learn more about VBAC at Stony Brook Hospital.
We welcome all patients and their support person(s) to attend these classes (you do not have to be pregnant to attend).
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.
For additional information and child birth education resources, please visit birthandbeyondresources.com/childbirth-education/