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 June 19 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 June 7 or June 11 class.
Newborn Care Basics: The class is intended for both parents or any caregivers of an infant to learn essential information. Register for the June 24 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 June 5 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 June 17 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 June 6 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 June 6 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 June 26 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 June 7 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 June 17 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 June 10 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 June 12 class.
Mommy is Having a Baby (ages 3-5): This class will last 30-45 minutes (depending on the children attending) and 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. Register for the June 18 class.
I'm Going to be a Big Brother/Sister (ages 5-7): This class will last 45-60 minutes (depending on the children attending) and will cover the basics of how the baby grows, eats, how to act at the hospital and in a hospital room. It will discuss the role of a big sister/big brother with a new baby as well as safety aspects for the baby. Register for the June 18 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 June 28 classes - Boys session and Girls session.
