All three Becoming a Mother classes (Childbirth, Newborn Care, and Breastfeeding) will be provided during this one day comprehensive seminar by a bilingual educator.

The Childbirth class covers third trimester topics, signs of when labor is near, stages of labor, recovery, and the immediate postpartum care. We will review birth preferences, medical procedures and decision-making, induction, fetal monitoring, reasons for a cesarean, breastfeeding, and family-centered birth tips. By learning the fundamentals of labor, you and your support will be prepared for what to expect and how to manage and make the most of your birthing process.

The Newborn class will review newborn traits, crying and comforting, breastfeeding basics, newborn care and safety. Additional resources will be discussed like When to Call Your Baby’s Healthcare Provider, Car Seat Installation, How to Perform Infant CPR, Infant Choking First Aid, and Baby Supplies Checklist. Babies do not come with instructional manuals but we can help you get started on the right track for taking care of your newborn.

The Breastfeeding class will help you get the best start to breastfeeding by sharing breastfeeding during hospitalization. You will learn when to feed your baby by watching for feeding cues, feeding patterns and guidelines, and how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk. You’ll learn about breast care, hand expression and pumping, and warning signs. We will discuss breastfeeding lifestyle through partner support and involvement, self-care, substances to avoid, support groups, returning to work, and lactation support services.

We encourage expecting mothers to attend with a support person(s). Classes are offered in-person only.

Participants will receive an interactive InJoy book with access to additional education materials to use for continued learning at home.

All meetings are held in Classroom B on the second floor of Peterson Regional Medical Center in Kerrville.

To learn more, call 830.258.7444.