lpha Pregnancy Care Center

                   518 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY (in the rear building)

Phone (518) 462-2188 Fax (518) 462-2895      e-mail kathy@alphacare.org

Open Mon-Fri 9 to 4pm, Thurs eve 4 to 8pm or anytime by appointment

Free Pregnancy Test: Walk-ins Welcome or Call 462-2188

EARN STORKROOM CREDITS WHILE YOU LEARN

Free-Parenting Classes-Albany

Childbirth preparation and baby care classes taught by nurses on Wednesdays

Tuesday
1:00-2:00 pm
Wednesdays
1:00–2:00 pm

 

Thursday
6:00–7:00 pm
FRIDAY’S & Sundays
 

July 6th Play Ages 2-3

Age appropriate play for your child defined. This class is an interesting discussion of how we can better parent our children, even through play time. Recognize play as an important learning tool for you child.

 

July 13th The Pre-K Promise

How can it benefit children. What questions to ask and how parents can help.

 

July 20th Infant/Toddler Nutrition

We’ll talk about starting solid foods, making your own baby foods, toddler snacks and much more!

 

July 27th Misbehaving in Public

What behavior can we expect from preschoolers. How do you discipline in non-home settings. Simple manners preschoolers can learn.

 

 

July 7th The Third Trimester

Those last three months…How your body prepares for labor and when to call the doctor.

 

July 14th Baby Care Basics

How to feed, burp, give a bath and diaper care. Strategies for comforting a crying baby and coping skills. Review shaken baby information.

 

July 21st Growing a Healthy Baby

Learn how your body changes as baby develops and how lifestyle choices can affect your baby. What to expect at doctor visits.

 

July 28th Childbirth Preparation

Get an overview of labor, timing contractions, and when to go to the hospital. View a video of a birth. We’ll spend some time-sharing and discussing questions and concerns about birthing.

 

 

THURSDAY EVENING CLASS - 6:00– 7:00 PM

 

July 1st Positive Parenting 1-2 Years

Learn a positive parenting style that encourages appropriate behavior.

 

July 8th Potty Training

When should I start potty training my child? What are some ways to encourage use of the potty?

 

July 15th Sibling Rivalry

What affects their relationships and what can be done to end the fighting and foster a loving relationship.

 

July 22nd Helping Your Child Make Friends

How to help your child make friends.

 

July 29th Misbehaving in Public

What behavior can we expect from preschoolers. How do you discipline in non-home settings. Simple manners preschoolers can learn.

THURSDAY MENS GROUP / Bible Study

6:00pm – 7:00pm

 

 

FRIDAYS

 

BIBLE STUDY 11:00am- 12:00pm

 

MOM’S GROUP12:30pm-1:30pm

Join with other moms for food, sharing and fun!!

 

Sunday Sunday July 11th and 25th 3:00pm -4:00pm

 

MOM’S GROUP/Bible Study

Connect with moms your age.

 

 

Free Pregnancy Test: Call 462-2188  ~ New Crib Program!!

All of our programs and services are FREE& CONFIDENTIAL!

Free Pregnancy Tests- Free, CONFIDENTIAL & reliable with immediate results. Walk-in or appointment.

Stork room Diapers, clothing, cribs, baby furniture, formula, baby wipes, and layettes.

Childbirth preparation and Parenting classes- Taught primarily by nurses or other professionals.

Confidential Pregnancy Counseling- Information on a person’s options, abortion, adoption and parenting.

Referrals- Excellent medical referrals, and information & resources for financial assistance.

Mom’s groups- New parents meet to build relationships, discuss issues, and learn from experience.

Post Abortive Counseling/Support Group, Adoption Counseling, Abstinence education

Kathleen Rosecrans, Center Director inAlbany  Kathy@alphacare.org or at 462-2188 for more information.