Baptist Health Care offers parenthood education classes

Baptist Health Care offers expectant mothers choices to tailor the birth experience from early pregnancy through the months following baby s arrival. Our dedicated Baptist Women s Center team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience special.

Prepared Childbirth (four-week series) – $60 per couple

Tues. and Thurs., Sept. 1, 3, 8 and 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

BaptistHospital, 1000 West Moreno St., Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor

This four-week series prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey.

Baptist Birth Experience Class – FREE

Sat., Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BaptistHospital, 1000 West Moreno St., Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor

This class gives an overview of the Baptist Women s Center experience, a tour of the labor and delivery unit, nursery and post postpartum unit of BaptistHospital and includes a video about epidurals.

Baby Care Basics – $20 per couple or FREE when taken with Prepared Childbirth

Tues., Sept. 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

BaptistHospital, 1000 West Moreno St., Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor

This class walks you through what to expect in the hospital and at home. A key milestones guide will be provided to help monitor your baby s growth and needs.

Beginning Breastfeeding – $20 per couple or FREE when taken with Prepared Childbirth

Thurs., Sept. 17, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

BaptistHospital, 1000 West Moreno St., Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor

This class teaches the basics of breastfeeding, including the best way to start and what choices will result in the most rewarding breastfeeding experience.

Baptist Women s Center Tours

We offer tours of the Baptist Women s Center on Mondays and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. To reserve a time or if you are in need of a different time, call 850.434.4567.

Healthy Lives Family Package – $60 per couple

This package includes all parenthood education classes and individual nutrition counseling with a registered dietician.

Classes are offered throughout the year and are available to view at eBaptistHealthCare.org/MotherBaby by clicking on Education Classes. To register for classes, call 850.434.4567. If you are calling after normal business hours please leave a detailed message and someone will call you back to confirm your registration and discuss payment options.

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