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 July 2 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 July 12 class.
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the July 10 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 July 1 or July 29 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 July 19 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 July 1 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 July 28 class.
Just for Dads: This class includes hands on practice for needed skills like changing diapers, holding a baby and helping out at home with all of baby’s care needs. Register for the July 23 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 for anyone who is interested. Register for the July 18 class.
Preparing for a Natural Childbirth: This class should be taken in the second trimester or early in the third trimester but is open to moms at any stage during their pregnancy. The class covers the physical and mental preparation that should go into having a natural childbirth to make the process productive and meaningful. Register for the July 11 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. Register for the July 19 class.
Let's Talk About Sex - Sex Education for Teens 14-17: This class is intended for teens ages 14-17 years old 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 regarding the opposite sex. Topics covered will include basic anatomy, puberty, how pregnancy happens and is prevented through various contraception options, sexually transmitted infections/diseases and the importance of fostering healthy relationships, resisting sexual pressure and protecting dreams and goals for the future through safe sex practices and abstinence. Register for one of the classes - Girls Session on July 22 and Boys Session on July 24.
