Expectant Parent Classes

Babies may not come with instruction books, but it’s good to know there’s plenty of help available as you learn about your new baby. Our classes are led by trained professional staff who use seminars, class discussions, slides and video to help new parents get the skills they need to get started, and to help veteran parents brush up. Maury Regional Medical Center offers expectant parent classes all year long. A schedule of classes is listed below. On-line registration is available. If you prefer to print the form, you'll need Adobe Reader, a free program available here.

Comprehensive Class

This six-hour class provides comprehensive information for expectant parents with written take home information. The class is facilitated by an International Childbirth Education Association certified instructor. Class topics include:

• Pre-labor signs
• Stages of labor
• Vaginal birth
• Caesarean section
• Comfort and pain management
• Post delivery care
• Intro to breastfeeding

Lunch is provided and a tour of our women's floor is given at the conclusion of the class from 3-3:30 pm.

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Breastfeeding

This class provides new parents the answers to common questions related to breastfeeding. The class is taught by a certified lactation consultant. Class topics include:

• Benefits of breastfeeding
• Breast milk composition
• Beginning breastfeeding techniques
• Promoting breast milk supply   
• Techniques for pumping and proper storage of breast milk

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Infant CPR

Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructs new parents, grandparents or caregivers in the basics of CPR. An interactive kit will be used with skills practice to teach techniques to use when an infant stops breathing, their heart stops beating or if an infant is choking. The class is taught by an American Heart Association (AHA) certified instructor and follows AHA guidelines. The CPR kit is yours to keep at the completion of the class.

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Lamaze

Lamaze® is a course for pregnant women and their partners who desire an un-medicated birth. The six-hour course is taught by Lamaze® certified instructors. Tours of the women’s floor can be given upon request. Class topics include:

• Normal process of labor, birth and post birth care
• Comfort positions during labor and birth
• Massage techniques to enhance comfort and relaxation
• Comfort techniques, such as hydrotherapy, counter pressure and heat/cold therapy
• Relaxation techniques to use during labor to decrease pain and stress
• Labor support advice for the partners and labor coaches

 

Note: The fifth class is a session on breastfeeding. Those registering for Lamaze may register for the breastfeeding class of their choice from the schedule.

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Just for Siblings

New brothers and sisters are created when your new baby arrives. Your child(ren) will learn about the appearance and behaviors of their new sibling. They will be exposed to ways they can help you with the new baby. You, as the parent, will be introduced to ways to foster self- esteem and promote feelings of self-worth in your child. A tour of the women’s floor will be given to familiarize your child with where they will see their new sibling for the first time. Classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

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FREE TOURS of Labor and Delivery and Obstetrics Unit

Free tours of the women’s floor are available. Tours begin in the family waiting area on the fourth floor of MRMC. No registration is required. For more information, call 931.490.7046.

For more information about expectant parent classes, contact the childbirth coordinator at the number below.

Childbirth Coordinator  
Maury Regional Medical Center
1224 Trotwood Avenue  
Columbia, TN 38401
931.490.7046