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Childbirth Education Classes

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.

Childbirth Education Monthly Series

Our comprehensive four-week series covering all foundational aspects of childbirth preparation.

Bump Day

Covers breathing strategies, tips for laboring at home, when to come to the hospital, what to expect upon arrival, and medical interventions like epidurals.

Labor and Pain Management

A single class dedicated to addressing one of the most feared aspects of childbirth: pain management and delivery comfort.

Breastfeeding Basics

Covers all the essentials for first-time moms or those looking for a refresher on breastfeeding techniques and support.

Newborn Care Basics

Essential information for both parents or any infant caregivers to learn the basics of caring for a newborn.

Postpartum Care and Concerns

What to expect for both mom and baby during the "fourth trimester" and throughout the first year of life.

Childbirth & Newborn Care Crash Course

A fast-paced review of the third trimester, labor, delivery, postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn care in one session.

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) Informational Course

Essential safety information regarding the prevention of SBS and understanding why it happens.

Gearing Up

A guide to the essentials: what you need for baby, what to avoid spending money on, and current safety standards.

Just the Essentials

A focused three-hour course on the first month of breastfeeding and newborn care. Ideal for first-timers or as a refresher.

Introducing a Sibling (Parents Only)

Learn how to navigate pregnancy with an older child at home and how to involve them in welcoming the new baby.

Grandparenting 101

A refresher for grandparents covering modern updates on car seats, safe sleep, and how to support breastfeeding parents.

Change Ahead: Puberty for Tweens

For ages 10-13. Covers the physical and emotional changes that occur as children transition toward adulthood.

Meet Our Educator

 

Kathy Coleman

Kathy has a wealth of educational experience, including Science Teacher and Science Department Chair at Bloomfield High School, as well as multiple positions at Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle Community Grant School. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, a master’s degree in Secondary Science Education from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and an Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from San Juan College.

 

Video

 
Kathy Coleman discusses her role as the Patient Educator.

 

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