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.
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 30 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 10 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 9 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 9 class.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Informational Course: This class covers all the essentials parents need to know about Shaken Baby Syndrome. It covers how and why SBS happens and how to prevent it. Register for the January 8 class.
Childbirth and Newborn Care Crash Course: This intensive and fast-paced class covers everything about what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum concerns, breastfeeding basics and newborn care. This class is intended to be a review for parents that already have a child or a highlight of what to expect for new parents. Register for the January 23 class.
Change Ahead: A Class about Puberty for Tweens: This class focuses on the basics of what happens to the human body, both male and female, during puberty. This time represents the changes that take place as the body changes from a child’s body and prepares to become an adult body, capable of reproduction. This class is intended for tweens ages 10-13 years of age. Register for the Girls Session on January 24 or Boys Session on January 24.
