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2019 Parenting & Epidural Classes

About

Caring for a new baby, especially for first-time mothers, can be overwhelming. Not only is your body going through physical changes, but also you will experience emotional changes. Preparation and education is key to having a successful, happy pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.

SGMC Health provides educational classes for expectant parents and caregivers. Classes are provided as a community service for the expectant parents in the area who plan to deliver their baby at SGMC Health. Program presenters are SGMC Health Birthplace professional staff.

Registration: Call 229.259.4854 to register for classes. Please register during early pregnancy, no later than the fifth month.

Location: 
All classes are held at SGMC Health Main, Education Services Classrooms, B-Level. 

Attendance: Please make note of your class date(s), as no reminder will be sent. Additionally, please make every effort to attend the class(es) for which you register. Class(es) fill up fast. There may not be space for you in the next offered class. 

Reminders: Children are not permitted in classes. Dads are encouraged to attend all classes whenever possible. 

Breastfeeding Basics

Designed for mothers interested in breastfeeding. 5 – 6pm. 

A registered nurse will discuss the facts and myths of making milk for your baby. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning and latch tips, choosing a pump, and going back to work. 

Class dates: January 28, February 18, March 18, April 1, May 13, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 18, & December 16

Epidural Education

If you are considering having an epidural, you must attend an Epidural Education class. If you are in labor, an epidural will not be placed if an Epidural Education class has not been completed. 

Class covers benefits, risks and complications of labor epidurals. 6:30 – 7:30pm.

Class dates: January 28, February 18, March 18, April 1, May 13, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28, November 18, & December 16 

Childbirth, Post Partum & Epidural

Designed to prepare expectant parents for the birth of their baby. Includes a tour of the Birthplace. 5 – 7:30pm.

Topics include: Breathing and relaxation techniques, What to expect during the labor and delivery process, The stages of labor, How to take care of yourself after delivery, Benefits, risks and complications of labor epidurals.

Class dates: 
January 29, February 19, March 19, April 2, May 14, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 29, November 19, & December 17