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.

All classes are provided as a community service for the expectant parents in south Georgia and north Florida.  Each class is lead by a certified nurse.

All programs are free of charge to those who will deliver at South Georgia Medical Center. If you plan to have your baby elsewhere, there is a small fee for each class you attend.

**Please do not bring children to any class except to the So… Mom’s Having a Baby Class.

Epidural Education

All expectant moms who are planning to have or considering having an epidural must attend an Epidural Class.  Please call 229.259.4854 to register.

Infant CPR

This class is designed for expectant parents and for parents with children less than one year of age. A certified American Heart Association instructor will provide instructional techniques to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue breathing and airway obstruction. We now offer Infant CPR in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier and Echols Counties.

Tender Loving Care for Infants

This class is designed to give information to expectant parents such as umbilical cord care, circumcision care and safety factors for the newborn. Information on various aspects of newborn care such as feeding, bathing and diapering will be presented.

Breastfeeding

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.

So…Mom’s Having a Baby

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.

Prepared Childbirth

This is a two-part comprehensive childbirth education series for couples preparing for the birth of their child utilizing Lamaze principles. Couples will learn breathing and relaxation techniques and what to expect during delivery. A tour will be given of Labor and Delivery, Nursery and Post-Partum. Please bring a support person with you to the class.

Post-Partum Class

This class is designed to inform mothers what to expect after the birth of their baby in the hospital and at home. Self-care techniques for vaginal and cesarean deliveries will be taught. Nutritional needs and emotional changes during post-partum will be discussed.