Parent Education Classes

Our Parent Education classes are currently held at Medical City in CareTower E in the classrooms on the second floor.

Specialized nurses and educators teach the following classes to guide parents through the various physical and emotional experiences that accompany childbirth.

Preparation for Childbirth (6 hours):  A class for first-time parents that covers all aspects of childbirth including labor signs, information on delivery, pain management, and caring for your newborn and yourself after delivery. The class will also touch on breathing and relaxation techniques, but is not intended for those looking for Lamaze classes. We recommend you also take a Lamaze class if choosing natural childbirth.

Refresher Childbirth (2 hours):  An abbreviated version of Preparation for Childbirth for parents who have delivered before.

Breastfeeding Class (3 hours):  A class on breastfeeding including benefits, techniques, trouble-shooting problems, and how to manage going back to work while you're still breastfeeding.

Friends and Family CPR (1 hour):  This course provides the necessary CPR basics for any parent. Guests may also come for an additional $15.00.

Sibling Class (1.5 hours):  This course includes topics like "How To Be A Good Brother or Sister," newborn needs and sharing.

Hospital Maternity Tour (1 hour)

Daddy Boot Camp (2½ hour):  A program in which veteran fathers orient "rookie" dads in all aspects of becoming a father.

Our Preparation for Childbirth class includes breastfeeding and CPR training, as well as a tour of the hospital. The cost for all classes is $100.00 per couple.

Parent Education:  972-566-7153