Grandparents-to-be Class Slated for Jan. 7 at Baystate Medical Center

SPRINGFIELD — Are you eagerly awaiting the birth of your first grandchild? Or maybe even your second or third? Baystate Medical Center is offering a class for grandparents-to-be on Sunday, Jan. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lundy Boardroom located in the Wesson Women & Infants Unit at the hospital on 759 Chestnut St. in Springfield.

The class, designed for first-time grandparents or as a refresher for others, will offer information about current labor and delivery, infant feeding, and safety practices. There will also be a discussion on the role of grandparents and a tour of the birthing center.

The cost is $25 per couple. For additional information, call the Parent Education Office at (413) 794-5515, or visit www.baystatehealth.org/parented.