Childbirth classes
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Maternity tour (in-person)
Our in-person maternity tour provides expectant families an opportunity to become familiar with all the services we provide on the Labor & Delivery and The New Family Center units.
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Maternity tour (in-person, Spanish)
Recorridos en español - Nuestro recorrido por la maternidad en persona brinda a las futuras familias la oportunidad de familiarizarse con todos los servicios que brindamos en las unidades Labor & Delivery y The New Family Center (Parto y el Nuevo Centro de Familia). Asegúrese de completar un registro por separado para todos los que asistirán al recorrido, incluidos niños y abuelos. Después del recorrido, habrá asistencia de preinscripción e información práctica para nuevos padres.
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Tour of Women's Services (virtual)
Before you deliver, you and your family are invited to take a tour of Women’s Services, a complete healthcare destination designed just for you.
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Pregnancy class (online)
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You have a lot to look forward to, and probably more than a few questions and concerns about what to expect over the coming months. Consider the Understanding Pregnancy eClass your go-to guide for answers you can trust. This interactive online class covers essential information on your baby's development, helpful tips for a healthy pregnancy, and includes partner tips throughout. You'll see how your baby develops with 3D animation and have access to helpful trackers and checklists that help you stay organized and healthy.
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Cesarean class (online)
Sometimes a planned cesarean is a necessary surgical birth option for a healthy mom and a healthy baby. Becoming informed and prepared will help you gain understanding and help you make good choices.
Learn about what to expect during your hospital stay and how to have a good recovery process when you return home.
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Childbirth class (online)
This interactive program includes videos and illustrations that provides couples with the skills that are essential to an informed childbirth experience.
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Multiples class (online)
Expecting twins or more? Take an interactive online class made just for you! This class covers everything you need to know about your unique pregnancy, including what to expect from a vaginal or cesarean birth, breastfeeding more than one baby, and life at home with multiples. Woven throughout the eClass are fun activities to help you learn and engaging video clips that share the real stories of families with multiples.
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Natural childbirth techniques class (online)
Planning a birth with few to no medical interventions? Learn how at your own time and pace! This interactive online course builds on what you have already learned in a standard childbirth preparation class. You will learn more about natural childbirth, comfort techniques, and how to write a natural birth plan. By watching several birth stories, you will also get a sense of what natural birth is like.
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Preparing for your hospital stay and recovery (online)
Soon, you will be meeting the newest member of your family! To help you prepare for your hospital stay between birth and discharge, we are sharing important patient education: Please take 30-60 minutes to go through the module during your third trimester (be sure to complete it a few weeks before your due date). You are welcome to review it together with your partner or support people!
Register for an online preparing for your hospital stay and recovery class
Newborn classes
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Newborn care class (online)
This class gives you a wonderful guide to help you learn about the basics of taking care of your new infant.
A self-study program designed to help new parents transition to parenting right in the comfort of their own home.
Soothing techniques, safe sleep guidelines, diapering, bathing and feeding are just a few of the topics covered in this instructional online course.
Useful tips and resources will give you confidence as you build your parenting skills.
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Pumping class (virtual)
The knowledge a mother gains from this class will help her with confidence and without compromising her breastfeeding desires.
A board certified lactation consultant will lead this class and it will include a once a week virtual support group session.
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Postpartum health and baby care class (online)
This interactive online course covers essential information for the first two weeks after birth, including taking care of yourself, caring for your newborn, and feeding your baby. It also highlights important warning signs so you know when to call for help.
Register for an online postpartum health and baby care class
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Infant safety and CPR (in-person)
This non-certification class is designed specifically for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of infants and children. Our essential hands-on practice class provides the skills and confidence to turn a life-threatening situation into a lifesaving one. Come and learn how to reduce the risk of preventable accidents in the home and beyond. This class is not booked by couple. Each person must register individually for a space in this class.
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Infant and child safety class (online)
Statistics that show infants and children are most often injured in homes and cars. This can be scary for any new parent. Do you know all the ways you can reduce your child's risk of being hurt from a preventable accident? Learn life-saving information by taking this online safety class!
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Car seat education and more (virtual)
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of children and their families around the world. This presentation is intended to expand your understanding of basic vehicle passenger safety, selecting and use of car seats appropriate for a child's size, and vehicular heatstroke awareness. This class is offered in partnership with Cooks Children and Safe Kids of North Texas. This is a virtual class using Zoom Meeting.
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Fatherhood class (online)
Preparing for fatherhood is no easy task. Men want to support their partners and new babies, but often feel lost and unsure about how to do that.
This useful, informative, and entertaining class was created for men to help them find their way on this unique journey.
With a positive focus on the importance of being involved right from the start, you'll learn how to support your partner through pregnancy and birth, as well as survival tips for those first few sleep-deprived months with a newborn.
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Sibling class (online)
Growing your family? Help your child become a super sibling! This online sibling preparation class teaches you how to support your child as they grow into their role of big brother or sister. You will learn how to answer tough questions, ways to help your child feel involved, how to reduce jealousy, and more. Plus, to encourage your sibling-to-be, there are fun lessons to do together, complete with kid-friendly video clips, coloring pages, and activities (recommended for ages 3-7).
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Grandparenting class (online)
Expecting a grandchild? This class is for you! While birth and babies haven't changed, what we know about them has. Now you can prepare yourself for your new role from the comfort of home. This interactive online class covers evidence-based changes in birth, breastfeeding, baby care, and infant safety, and it provides ways for new grandparents to offer support and assistance to the new family. Get ready to put the GRAND in grandparenting!
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Baylor Babies on Facebook
Share your stories and pictures from that special day, reconnect with classmates from Prepared Childbirth and network with other "Baylor Baby" alumnae.
And most importantly, swap helpful tips and advice with other parents and soon-to-be parents.
Breastfeeding classes and support groups
In our breastfeeding classes, we will discuss what to expect when parenting a breastfed infant, how to prepare to breastfeed, pitfalls and "booby traps" to avoid, and where to go for support and help along the way.
Breastfeeding class (online)
Breastfeeding is recommended for the first year of your baby’s life.
This interactive program includes videos and illustrations that provides couples with the skills that are essential to an informed breastfeeding experience.
Breastfeeding class (virtual)
This virtual class for expectant parents focusing on the joys, and common concerns of breastfeeding. Information includes the benefits for parents and babies, initiating feedings, maintaining a milk supply and other practical considerations. Discussion includes basic breastfeeding knowledge and its importance, latch and positioning, breast care, storage and breastfeeding lifestyle. This class will include access to the online Breastfeeding Class after completion.
Breastfeeding support group (in-person)
Mothers with babies are welcome to join this support group for sharing their experiences and gaining wisdom from other mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.
This is a community breastfeeding support group hosted at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine and open to all breastfeeding mothers.
Please email: AskthewestregionLC@BSWHealth.org or call 817.305.5314 for more information.
Breastfeeding support group (virtual)
A new breastfeeding mom faces a variety of challenges when she leaves the hospital.
This breastfeeding support group is a virtual place where moms can come to share their experiences and to find solutions from other new moms in a safe, nonjudgmental and fun environment.
A board-certified lactation consultant will facilitate the discussion during the online breastfeeding support group.
Rockin’ Mommas on Facebook
Rockin’ Mommas Facebook page is monitored by a certified lactation consultant and provides online breastfeeding support.