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.
THREE New Classes in June
Introducing a Sibling: This 90-minute course for parents covers all the basics about bringing home a new baby. Topics include when and how to discuss the pregnancy and involve the older child/children at various age levels in appropriate ways. It covers topics like jealousy, behavior regression, and providing extra love and support to your older child/children and relying on your support system for help. It also discusses some of the preparation steps that can be taken to get ready for your growing family. Register for the June 22 class.
Mommy is Having a Baby! Ages 3-5 (prior to starting kindergarten) – This class will last 30-45 minutes (depending on the children attending) and will cover very basic information about babies, baby dos and don’ts, practice with a doll, how to act at the hospital and a story time. Children will receive a coloring book and a sticker. Parents will receive an email requiring a response to basic questions to help tailor the class to their child’s age and needs. Register for the June 26 class.
I’m Going to be a Big Sister/Big Brother! Ages 5-7 (5-year-olds should be in kindergarten for this class) – This class will last 45-60 minutes (depending on the children attending) and will cover the basics of how the baby grows, eats, how to act at the hospital and in a hospital room. It will discuss the role of a big sister/big brother with a new baby as well as safety aspects for the baby. We will read a story at the end of the presentation and then children will make a birthday card for the new baby. Children will receive a coloring book and sticker and take home the card that they make. Older children are welcome to attend but the content of the class will remain the same. Parents will receive an email requiring a response to basic questions to help tailor the class to their child’s age and needs. Register for the June 26 class.
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Advanced Maternal Age & Pregnancy: An advanced maternal age pregnancy is one in which the mother is 35 years or older, regardless of whether it is a first pregnancy or not. These pregnancies can have complications that may impact outcomes for both mom and baby and include the increased possibility of multiples, birth defects or conditions like preeclampsia for the mother. A healthy pregnancy is desirable from the start and this one-time course focuses on how to have a healthy pregnancy, prenatal testing options and possible birth defects, complications for the mother and other essential topics. The class should be taken as early as possible in the pregnancy, but the information is beneficial at any time. This class will be offered approximately every other month but can also be taken by appointment by contacting Kathy Coleman at kcoleman@sjrmc.net. Register for a class that will be held on May 17.
Childbirth Education Crash Course: This three-hour childbirth education "crash course" covers the stages and phases of labor, comfort measures and support person skills. Register for the June 12 class.
Bump Day! This single class covers what to expect on your delivery day from the time you go into labor until baby is delivered. 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 May 22 or June 13 class.
Gearing Up! This single class covers what you need to have as you bring your baby home from the hospital. It will cover the absolute essentials and must haves, what you shouldn’t waste money on and the things that are considered no longer safe, even if they are still on the market. We will discuss what is safe to buy used or to borrow versus what should be a new purchase. Register for the June 21 class.
Gestational Diabetes: This single class is intended for Moms that have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes however anyone just wanting information is welcome to take the class. This class is also available by appointment, please email kcoleman@sjrmc.net if you would like to take this course at a different time.
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. This class can be taken as a stand alone or in conjunction with any of our other childbirth education classes. Register for the May 18 or June 22 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. Register for the May 22 class.
The Postpartum Care and Concerns course is intended for patients that have recently delivered, are in their third trimester or who have already had a child and are expecting again and would like a refresher course. Register for the June 28 class.
Newborn Care - Accelerated/Refresher Course: This course is a one-time three-hour session to go over the essentials of caring for your newborn baby. Register for the June 11 or June 28 class.
Teen Pregnancy Crash Course: This one-day crash course will cover the basics of what to know about having a baby as a teen parent. We will cover prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, breastfeeding, newborn care and having a positive future but in less depth than the full series teen pregnancy course. Register for the June 27 class.
Breastfeeding Basics Course: This course is a one-time two-and-a-half-hour course that 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 May 23 or June 21 class.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Informational Course: This single class covers all the essentials parents need to know about Shaken Baby Syndrome. This class covers how and why SBS happens and how to prevent it. It covers important strategies to deal with excessive crying and how to protect babies from SBS. Register for the June 13 class.
