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.
Childbirth Education Series (four weeks): Register for the classes that begin August 15.
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. Children will receive a coloring book and a sticker. Register for the August 7 class.
I Am 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 August 7 class.
Shaken Baby Syndrome: This class covers how and why SBS happens and how to prevent it. It covers important strategies to deal with excessive crying and how to protect babies from SBS. Register for the August 8 course.
Introducing a Sibling Parent Class: Topics include when and how to discuss the pregnancy and involve the older child/children at various age levels in appropriate ways. It covers topics like jealousy, behavior regression, and providing extra love and support to your older child/children and relying on your support system for help. Register for the August 8 class.
Just for Dads: This class is just for Dads! It gives Dads a chance to ask questions and to learn essential baby care skills as well as how to support their partner through pregnancy, labor and delivery. This is a single three-hour class with hands on practice for needed skills like changing diapers, holding baby and helping out at home with all of baby’s care needs. Register for the July 27 class.
Advanced Maternal Age and Pregnancy: An advanced maternal age pregnancy is one in which the mother is 35 years or older, regardless of whether it is a first pregnancy or not. These pregnancies can have complications that may impact outcomes for both mom and baby and include the increased possibility of multiples, birth defects or conditions like preeclampsia for the mother. Register for the August 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. Register for the July 27 class.
Bump Day: This single class covers what to expect on your delivery day from the time you go into labor until baby is delivered. Register for the August 23 class.
Gearing Up: This single class covers what you need to have as you bring your baby home from the hospital. It will cover the absolute essentials and must haves, what you shouldn’t waste money on and the things that are considered no longer safe, even if they are still on the market. Register for the August 24 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 31, August 13, or August 24 class.
The Postpartum Care and Concerns Course: is intended for patients that have recently delivered, are in their third trimester or who have already had a child and are expecting again and would like a refresher course. Register for the August 22 class.
Newborn Care - Accelerated/Refresher Course: This course is a one-time three-hour session to go over the essentials of caring for your newborn baby. Register for the August 14 class.
Breastfeeding Basics Course: This course is a one-time two-and-a-half-hour course that 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 August 14 class.
Childbirth Crash Course: It covers everything from what to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum concerns, to breastfeeding and newborn care. Register for the August 28 class.
