Thursday, June 5, 2025
San Juan Regional Medical Center Offering Two New Childbirth Classes
San Juan Regional Medical Center is adding two new childbirth education classes to our already extensive lineup. Just the Essential of Baby Care and Let’s Talk About Sex- Sex Education for Teens 14-17 will be offered in June, free of charge, compliments of your community hospital.
Just the Essentials of Baby Care
This three-hour course is intended for first-time parents or as a refresher course for anyone who is interested. It will focus on the basics of breastfeeding and caring for your newborn and includes expert instruction on what to expect the first month and as you get started breastfeeding. Additional topics covered include:
- The Golden Hour
- Newborn procedures
- Initiating and maintaining breastfeeding
- Basic care aspects including hunger cues, sleep, soothing a crying baby, feeding, diapering and infant health and safety.
“This course is an excellent opportunity for the parents needing an overview of what to expect and to help determine if additional courses are needed,” said Childbirth Center Educator Kathy Coleman.
Just the Essentials of Baby Care
Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Register here: https://www.sanjuanregional.com/CREG/ClassDetails.aspx?sid=1&ClassID=1982
Let’s Talk about Sex! – Sex Education for Teens 14-17
This class is intended for teens ages 14-17 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. Topics covered will include:
- Basic anatomy
- Puberty
- How pregnancy happens and is prevented through various contraception options
- Sexually transmitted infections/diseases
- The importance of fostering healthy relationships, resisting sexual pressure and protecting dreams and goals for the future through safe sex practices and abstinence.
All information presented will be of a factual nature without bias. Each person taking this class needs to register individually. For questions or additional information email Childbirth Center Educator Kathy Coleman at kcoleman@sjrmc.net.
Let's Talk About Sex - Sex Education for Teens 14-17 (Boys only)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register here: https://www.sanjuanregional.com/CREG/ClassDetails.aspx?sid=1&ClassID=1983
Let's Talk About Sex - Sex Education for Teens 14-17 (Girls only)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Register here: https://www.sanjuanregional.com/CREG/ClassDetails.aspx?sid=1&ClassID=1984
These are just a few of the many classes we’re offering this summer. For a full list of all upcoming classes visit https://www.sanjuanregional.com/ourservices/childbirth-center/classes. All classes are held in the Childbirth Center Classroom on the fifth floor of San Juan Regional Medical Center.