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: This class covers what to expect on your delivery day from the time you go into labor until baby is delivered. It covers labor stages, 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. It is a good review for someone who has already had a baby or a good class to let new moms know what to expect on their delivery day. Register for the May 11 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 May 27 class.
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the May 13 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 April 30 or May 12 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 May 21 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. It includes important strategies to deal with excessive crying and how to protect babies from SBS. This critical topic is covered in all offered courses that discuss newborn care and safety. It can be taken during the scheduled monthly time or by appointment by emailing Kathy Coleman at kcoleman@sjrmc.net Register for the May 14 class.
Just the Essentials of Baby Care: This three-hour course will focus on the basics of breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. It will focus on what to expect the first month from your newborn and as you get started breastfeeding. It is intended for first-time parents or as a refresher course. Register for the May 19 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 May 6 or May 21 class.
Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy: The class covers all the basics of what you need to know if you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Register for the April 21 class.
Grandparenting 101: This class is meant for grandparents of all ages and stages to take and see what has changed since they raised their children. Register for the May 26 class.
