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 Series: The Childbirth Preparation Series invites moms and one support person to learn the basics of a healthy pregnancy and birth, what to expect once baby is born, newborn basics and beyond. Register for the four week class which begin January 9.
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 January 28 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 January 18 or January 29 class.
Grandparenting 101: 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 January 16 class.
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the January 22 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 January 21 or January 30 class.
Natural Childbirth Preparation: 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 January 17 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 January 23 class.
