Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Newborn Classes for Parents

Education and preparation is what we’re all about at Baptist Health. During your pregnancy, Baptist Health has crafted prenatal classes specifically for you, from childbirth classes to breastfeeding classes to newborn classes for parents. Whether you’re looking for information, resources, exercise or support from women in the same position as yourself, there’s a class for that. 

If you have questions or concerns about our parenting classes and childbirth education classes, please call the Baptist Health Women’s Center Education Office at (501) 202-1717.

Childbirth Education Classes

This 3-week class is taught by certified childbirth educators with curriculum focused on prepared pregnancy and childbirth. The class covers nutrition, emotional and physical changes during pregnancy, Lamaze techniques, partner’s support role, cesarean birth and a tour of hospital facilities. Baptist Health recommends that you register early in your pregnancy to guarantee a spot in the class. Expectant mothers having multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) are required to be finished with any class 8 weeks prior to due date; all other expectant mothers should be finished 4-6 weeks prior to due date.

Breastfeeding Classes

Classes are for patients delivering at all Baptist Health facilities.

Taught by a board-certified lactation consultant, this class will discuss the many benefits of breastfeeding, getting started, basic techniques, problems and solutions, returning to work and how partners can support both mom and baby. We recommend that you include a support person who will learn these same basic skills and help you while you are in the hospital and at home. Expectant mothers having multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) should be finished with any class 8 weeks prior to due date; all other expectant mothers should be finished 4-6 weeks prior to due date.

Newborn Classes for Parents 

Classes are for patients delivering at all Baptist Health facilities.

Help prevent unnecessary stress by practicing important skills ahead of time! Newborn classes for parents address needs such as safe methods of diapering, holding, bathing, taking temperature, suctioning nose & mouth and feeding a newborn. Additionally, the class will cover infant cues and characteristics, signs of illness and methods of enhancing your infant’s development. Expectant mothers having multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) should be finished with any class 8 weeks prior to due date; all other expectant mothers should be finished 4-6 weeks prior to due date.

Learn more information about delivering your baby at Baptist Health.

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