Special Delivery Parenting Classes
Caring for a new baby, especially for first time mothers can be overwhelming. Not only is your body going through physical changes, you will also experience emotional changes. Preparation and education is key to having a successful happy pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period.
SGMC provides an array of classes to choose from for expectant moms, dads, siblings and caregivers. All classes are provided as a community service for the expectant parents in south Georgia and north Florida. Each class is lead by a registered nurse.
Call 229.259.4854 to register for the classes listed below:
Tender Loving Care and Infant CPR Class
This class is designed to give expectant parents such as umbilical cord care, circumsion care and safety factors for newborns. Information on various aspects of newborn care such as feeding, bathing and diapering will also be presented. How to perform cardiopulmonary resusitation (CPR), rescue breathing and airway obstruction will be taught for children under 1 year of age.
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 15th
February 5th
February 26th
March 12th
April 2nd
April 23rd
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May 14th
June 4th
June 25th
July 23rd
August 6th
August 20th
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September 10th
October 1st
October 22nd
November 12th
December 3rd
December 17th |
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Childbirth, Postpartum and Epidural Class
This is a childbirth and postpartum class for couples preparing for vaginal or cesarean section deliveries. You will learn what to expect during delivery and how to car for yourself after delivery. This is a great way to help ease anxiety about your upcoming delivery. The epidural class will also be taught during this class. A tour of Labor & Delivery, Postpartum and the Nursery will be given. This class is targeted for both mothers and the support person. **The epidural class must be attended to receive an epidural during your labor.
6:00pm - 9:30pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 8th
January 29th
February 12th
March 5th
March 19th
April 16th
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May 7th
May 28th
June 18th
July 9th
July 30th
August 13th
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September 3rd
September 17th
October 15th
November 4th
November 19th
December 10th |
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Epidural Class
If you are considering having an epidural, you must attend an Epidural Educational class. Expectant mothers should be in their fifth month when registering for the class. **The epidural class must be attended to receive an epidural during your labor - You may attend the solo epidural class or the combined Childbirth, Postpartum and Epidural Class.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 8th
February 5th
March 5th
April 2nd
May 7th
June 4th
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July 9th
August 20th
September 10th
October 22nd
November 12th
December 17th
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Saturday Combo Class
This class offers expectant mothers the ability to attend multiple classes in one class day. It will combine the Childbirth Postpartum and Epidural Class and the Tender Loving Care all in one day. This class is from 8:30am - 1pm and is offered once a quarter in January, April, August and October.
8:30am - 1:00pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 5th
April 13th
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August 3rd
October 12th
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Breastfeeding Basics
This class is taught by a certified lactation consultant will discuss basics of anatomy and physiology of milk production, techniques of latch and positioning, maternal diet and the management of common problems. The class will also touch on the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding and the working mother and strategies for continuing breastfeeding. Husbands and significant others are encouraged to attend.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 21st
February 18th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
June 17th
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July 15th
August 19th
September 16th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
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So...Mom's Having a Baby (Sibling Class)
A sibling class that helps prepares brothers and sisters for the arrival of a new baby. Please bring a favorite stuffed animal or baby doll to practice diapering and a camera to take pictures. A tour will be given so your child will be more comfortable when visiting later.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
2013 Class Dates
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January 15th
March 12th
May 14th
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July 23rd
August 6th
October 1st
December 3rd
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