San Juan Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the support services and education expecting parents need to make sure their baby gets the best start in life. We offer a series of complimentary Childbirth Preparation classes that cover a range of topics important for expecting mothers and their families.
Gearing Up!: This class covers what you need to have as you bring your baby home from the hospital from the absolute essentials and must haves, to what you shouldn’t waste money on and the things that are no longer considered safe, even if they are still on the market. Register for the November 5 class.
Grandparenting 101: This is a single class meant for grandparents of all ages and stages to take and see what has changed since they raised their children. Topics to be addressed will include newborn care refreshers, car seat updates, safe sleep practices, supporting breastfeeding, ways to offer support to your children and lots more. Register for the November 13 class.
Preparing for a Natural Childbirth: This class is designed to help prepare a mother for giving birth without medicinally based pain interventions during labor and delivery. This class should be taken in the second trimester or early in the third trimester but is open to moms at any stage during their pregnancy. Register for the November 25 class.
Bump Day: It covers breathing strategies, tips for laboring at home, when to come to the hospital and what to expect once you get to the hospital as well as medical interventions such as an epidural. Register for the November 12 or November 20 class.
Labor and Pain Management: This is a single class that covers one of the most feared aspects of having a baby – the pain associated with labor and delivery. Register for the November 15 or November 18 class.
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the November 24 class.
Breastfeeding Basics: This course covers all the basics of breastfeeding. It is intended for the first-time mom or as a refresher for a mom who has already experienced breastfeeding. Register for the November 12 class.
Postpartum Care and Concerns: This class covers what to expect for both mom and baby during the postpartum period which extends into the first year after the birth of the baby. Register for the November 15 class.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Informational Course: This class covers all the essentials parents need to know about Shaken Baby Syndrome. It covers how and why SBS happens and how to prevent it. Register for the November 6 class.
Let's Talk About Sex - Sex Education for Teens 14-17: This class is intended for teens ages 14-17 years old and will be offered separately for male and female students to encourage open dialogue and promote an environment where questions are freely asked without embarrassment or concerns regarding the opposite sex. Topics covered will include basic anatomy, puberty, how pregnancy happens and is prevented through various contraception options, sexually transmitted infections/diseases and the importance of fostering healthy relationships, resisting sexual pressure and protecting dreams and goals for the future through safe sex practices and abstinence. Register for the Girls Session on November 5. Session for boys will be on November 19.
Change Ahead: A Class about Puberty for Tweens: This class focuses on the basics of what happens to the human body, both male and female, during puberty. This time represents the changes that take place as the body changes from a child’s body and prepares to become an adult body, capable of reproduction. This class is intended for tweens ages 10-13 years of age. Register for the Girls Session on November 4 or Boys Session on November 6.
