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 Course March Series: The four week series begins on March 13.
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 March 8 or March 22 class
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the March 8 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 March 28 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 March 27 class.
Nutrition and Pregnancy: This class covers the essential nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, good sources of these nutrients, caloric needs by trimester, the importance of exercise and remaining active, resources to explore and fun recipes to try. Register for the March 11 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 March 13 class
Sexual Health for Young Adults (ages 18+): The target audience of this class is 18–25-year-olds but anyone over 18 is welcome to attend. This class focuses on understanding basic male and female anatomy, what is recommended to maintain good sexual health, birth control options and how they work, including emergency contraception and preventing sexually transmitted infections/diseases, as well as signs and symptoms of STIs/STDs. Register for the March 19 class.
Introducing a Sibling (parents only): Topics include when and how to discuss pregnancy and how to involve the older child/children at various age levels in appropriate ways. Register for the March 19 class.
Mommy is Having a Baby (3-5) years: This 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. Register for the March 20 class.
I'm Going to be a Big Brother/Big Sister: 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. Register for the March 20 class.
The Dad Class: It gives Dads a chance to ask questions and to learn essential baby care skills as well as how to support their partner through pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum. Register for the March 22 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. Register for the March 26 class.
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 March 28 class.
