Check to see whether your obstetrician's staff offers childbirth classes. If not, Reston Hospital Center offers a variety of educational classes for expectant couples. Call 1-877-689-DOCS (3627) to register.

Childbirth Preparation

This two-day class covers everything you wanted to know about childbirth but didn't know you needed to ask. Pregnancy, labor and delivery, and your new baby are all topics that will be covered by Peggy Yanger, RN, a labor and delivery nurse at Reston Hospital Center. Call 1-877-689-DOCS to register. $135 per couple.

Toning for Two

This program is designed for pregnant women who suffer from low back pain and/or dysfunction, and those interested in structured exercise during and after pregnancy. For more information please call Reston Therapy and Fitness Center at (703) 689-9250.

New Moms' Support Group in Reston

There's no handbook to tell you how to raise a baby, but this New Moms' Support Group will be there to assure you that you are not alone! Moms (and their little ones) are invited to hear special speakers provide insight on topics that matter most. This group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m. in the Community Room at the Reston YMCA, 12196 Sunset Hills Road. For details call (703) 689-9240.

New Moms' Support Group in Ashburn

This is a wonderful opportunity for new mothers to share information, ask questions and discuss concerns. Part of each session includes an education component that covers a variety of topics. In Ashburn, mothers and babies meet at the Ashburn Education Center. There is no charge to participate and registration is not required. For more details, please call 703-689-9240. This class is in Ashburn Education Center. 20925 Ashburn Professional Plaza Suite#110, (intersection of Ashburn Farm Parkway and Claiborne Parkway) Ashburn, VA 20147

Preparation for Breast-Feeding

This class covers the anatomy and physiology of lactation, breast-feeding tips and techniques, breast care, babies' sleep and awake states, pumping and storing milk, problem solving and more. Partners are welcome to attend. There is a $49 fee for this class. Please call 1-877-689-DOCS to register.

Baby Basics - Reston

We encourage all new parents to enroll in this class which covers topics such as: bathing, diapering, feeding/burping, newborn development, buying the layette, newborn safety and purchasing safe toys. to register please call 1-877-689-DOCS (3627). $24 per couple or single.

Baby Basics - Ashburn

We encourage all new parents to enroll in this class which covers topics such as: bathing, diapering, feeding/burping, newborn development, buying the layette, newborn safety and purchasing safe toys. to register please call 1-877-689-DOCS (3627). $24 per couple or single. This class is in Ashburn Education Center. 20925 Ashburn Professional Plaza Suite#110, (intersection of Ashburn Farm Parkway and Claiborne Parkway) Ashburn, VA 20147

Toddler Support Group

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, your toddler's bound to pull a new one on you. Join our Toddler Support Group and learn how others are parenting their toddlers. Hear about topics of interest to you from local experts. Of course, your tiny tot is also invited! This group meets the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at the YMCA in Reston, 12196 Sunset Hills Road. For details call (703) 689-9240 for more information.