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The Family Birthplace Childbirth Classes
Parenting and Childbirth Classes — Descriptions
Memorial Regional Hospital’s maternity services include a wide selection of parenting and childbirth classes to help prepare you to have a healthy and satisfying pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and to provide confident care for your newborn.
A Grandmother's Shower
This fun, interactive event encourages ways to become more involved with your Grandbaby, and through sharing of education and experiences illustrates how interested grandmothers can provide knowledgeable support to the mothers of their grandbabies. Fun games, activities and discussion hosted by an IBCLC and Grandmother! Presented in both English and Spanish.
Location: Joe DiMaggio Family Resource Center
Fee: $10
Baby Care
Current information for expectant parents about basic baby care, crib safety, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome prevention, signs of illness, bonding pointers and characteristics of newborns. This class includes hands-on practice in bathing, dressing and diapering.
Fee: $20 per couple
Baby Calming
This class is designed to teach expectant parents simple-to-learn “hands-on” techniques to quickly calm their babies’ cries. The class provides training and interactive demonstration on babywearing (a hands-free way to carry a baby), white noise, rocking and other effective baby-calming techniques. Appropriate use and safety of baby wrapping is discussed. Normal newborn states of consciousness and newborn characteristics are addressed. Offered once a month.
Fee: $20 per couple
Babysitting Basics
Designed for youth age 11 through 15, this class teaches skills to help prepare them to care for infants and children. A parent must sign a permission form for the youth to participate, and an adult must accompany him or her to class.
Fee: $20 per student
Boot Camp for New Dads
Helps prepare expectant dads for the responsibilities of fathering. Specially trained experienced "coaches" who are fathers themselves lead the class. This class should be taken prior to the birth of the baby. Fathers are invited to return as guests when their babies are about 2 months old to share experiences with rookie dads.
Fee: $20 per dad
Breastfeeding
Provides current information and tips to help make the early days of breastfeeding a positive experience for new mothers and their infants. Dads and grandparents are welcome and are encouraged to come.
Fee: $20 per couple
Car Seat Safety
More than 85 percent of parents make mistakes when they install car seats. Parents must bring their own car and car seat for this car seat installation training session. Pregnant participants must be accompanied by a non-pregnant person. Call (954) 265-2350 one month in advance for an appointment time at Memorial Regional Hospital.
Fee: Free
Cesarean Birth
For couples anticipating a cesarean birth. One session of our childbirth preparation class covers cesarean birth, postpartum adjustments and a hospital tour.
Fee: $20 per couple
Childbirth Preparation
Provides current information about pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery. Includes relaxation methods, comfort measures and breathing techniques to help prepare you for labor. Information about epidurals, medications, episiotomies and cesarean sections also is included to help you make informed childbirth choices.
Fee: $50 per couple
Childbirth Preparation Refresher
For couples who took a childbirth preparation class for a previous pregnancy. The class includes updates and practice on breathing techniques and comfort measures.
Fee: $20 per couple
Doula/Professional Labor Support
For couples considering professional labor support. Call (954) 433-CARE(2273) for more information.
For Those Who Want More
A labor rehearsal review for those who have completed a childbirth class, with an emphasis on comfort measures and relaxation.
Fee: $20 per couple
Grandparents Class
Addresses the special contribution grandparents make in the lives of their grandchildren. Includes how things have changed since their own children were born and provides information about childbirth, baby care and baby safety. Grandparents are encouraged to attend CPR classes as well.
Fee: $20 per couple
Healthy Pregnancy
Promotes a safe, healthy and comfortable pregnancy. A variety of topics is discussed, including danger signs, preventing preterm labor and comfort measures for pregnancy. Participants are encouraged to take this class as early in pregnancy as possible.
Fee: $20 per couple
Hospital Tour
A free walking tour of and introduction to the Family Birthplace. Children are welcome.
Fee: Free
Infant/Child Safety and CPR
This class is designed for parents, family members and others who care for infants and children age 8 and younger. The class follows American Heart Association CPR guidelines, and includes a variety of measures to help create a safe environment.
Fee: $20 per couple
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Infant Massage
Demonstrates techniques for infant massage and emphasizes the importance of touch in development. The class is for parents of healthy babies 4 weeks old to pre-crawling stage. Please bring your baby to class. Massage oil and textbook included.
Fee: $30 per family
Mommy and Me Baby Cakes Tea Party
A local, informal group gathering of like-minded new moms and their babies which offers support, friendship, activities and parenting tips. With guest speakers on topics of interest as well as "mom led" discussion, it is fun and informative for moms and babies! Held once a month at the Joe DiMaggio Family Resource Center, 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive (N 35 Ave), Hollywood Florida 33021.
Fee: Free
Mommy and Me Yoga
Spend quality time with your new baby and get fit at the same time. This class is tailored for mothers and their children from 6 weeks to 9 months of age. For more information call (954) 265-5800,
ext. 2.
Fee: Call for details
Nursing Mothers Support Group
An ongoing support group to provide breastfeeding assistance and encouragement from other moms and our board-certified lactation consultants. Nursing babies are welcome.
Fee: Free
Parenting Counts Program
The parent-child relationship is one of the most essential factors in a child's overall development. In this program expectant parents learn successful parenting through four pillars of development: Physical and brain development, Social and Emotional Development, and Communication and Language Development. Two, one day workshops.
Location: Memorial Regional Hospital
Fee: $30
Prenatal Infant Massage Class
This class is designed to be taken before the baby's birth for parents to learn the simple, important strokes of Infant Massage for baby calming, attachment, and infant development. Dolls are used and a booklet is included.
Offered once every other month.
Fee: $10 per couple
Prenatal Yoga
This class is designed to help strengthen and stretch muscles while preparing for the birth of your baby. Learn to relax and enjoy this special time. Physician's consent is required. For more information call (954) 265-5800, ext. 2.
Fee: Call for details
Siblings Class
A variety of activities to help prepare children ages 3 to 8 for the arrival of a baby in the family. Includes a trip to the nursery. Participants are encouraged to bring a doll for each child.
Fee: $20 per family
Class Fees
Parenting and childbirth classes through the Family Birthplace at Memorial Regional Hospital are free or have a nominal fee. Our goal is to provide accurate, up-to-date information to the community about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
If the fee of a class is a concern for you, please call us at (954) 265-5930. We request payment for classes in advance.
Please call (954) 265-5930 to register for parenting and childbirth classes and arrange for payment. Receipt for payment, if needed, will be given on the day of the class
To pay by phone, call (954) 265-5143.
Is Your Doctor a Memorial Doctor?
To find a physician who is committed to maternity and birthing care, call Memorial Physician Referral Service toll-free at (800) 944-DOCS. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
