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Jan Ferraro, Certified Childbirth Educator
Helping Families Prepare for Happy Birthdays


Hello!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my new childbirth and parenting site. Within these pages I have compiled a wealth of information to complement the learning that takes place during our regular class meetings.

This web site is intended for the students enrolled in my parenting classes, and the information available here is for education purposes only. It is not an endorsement of any particular products, methodologies or organizations. Please consult a physician or other qualified care giver for advice that will adequately address your individual concerns and meet your specific needs.

If you have any comments, suggestions or topics you would like to see included in future versions of this web site, please send them to me using the comments section below.

I hope you enjoy your visit. Stop back again soon.

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Local New Haven Weather Forecast

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Area Hospitals

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Most of the students enrolled in my classes choose one of the two hospitals located in the New Haven area as the place where they have their children.

If you would like to learn more about the place where you will meet your baby for the very first time, or even if you just need directions, click on one of the links below.

Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital

Hospital of Saint Raphael

Parents In the News

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According to a recent Newsweek poll, here's what today's parent's have to say about raising children.


83% of parents are very satisfied with their childcare arrangements

71% of mothers say they spend the right amount of time with their child; 44% of fathers feel the same.

62% of money say that earning enough money is a current source of stress; 55% of fathers agree.

41% of mothers and 36% of fathers list loss of sleep as a source of stress

47% worry about affording college expenses for their child.

50% of parents fear that their child will be the victim of a violent crime

42% of parents feel their primary goal is to raise their child to be a moral person

38% say their primary goal is to make sure their child is happy