While welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world is exciting, there are also a lot of decisions to make and questions to ask. 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, including breastfeeding, baby care, Cesarean births, healthy nutrition and lifestyles, and physical and emotional changes that may come with pregnancy.
The Nemours Foundation says by taking a childbirth class, soon-to-be parents can learn:
- How the baby develops during pregnancy
- Potential signs that there may be a problem
- Suggestions for staying more comfortable during pregnancy, labor and delivery
- Relaxation and breathing techniques to use during labor and delivery
- Creating a birth plan
- Signs that labor has begun
- What labor and birth involve, and how the partner can help
For a complete listing and description of our childbirth classes
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