Pregnancy & Childbirth: Prenatal Classes - Baptist Hospital 

Proper prenatal care provides a healthy start and is essential to the entire process of human development.

Healthy Beginnings is a very special series of programs offered to expectant parents by Baptist Hospital. Shared preparation for your baby's arrival adds to your understanding of pregnancy, the birth process and the transition to parenthood. It also enhances the experience for families in the childbearing year. That's why Baptist Hospital offers a continuous series of programs for parents-to-be...to help make this time of your life very special.

Click here for a PDF of our Healthy Beginnings brochure

Registration
To register for a class, call 786-596-8748, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m-1 p.m. Please leave a message on the telephone recorder during other hours. You may also register for childbirth classes online or e-mail us at baptistchildbirth@baptisthealth.net. You will receive a confirmation within 48-72 hours after sending your registration in. Call early (as soon as you know you are pregnant) to reserve a place in class, as enrollment is accepted on a space-available basis. Payment of fee will hold your space. Credit card payments can be made over the phone.

Early sign up highly encouraged.  Class registrations close two weeks prior to start date.  Those who have not pre-paid may be removed from the roster unless other arrangements have been made.  This allows us to accommodate those who may be on a waiting list.  Please be sure to call and make payment one week prior to class start date.  Due to the high attendance in these classes we are unable to call you for payment.  Policy prohibits us from taking payments at the door.

Make checks payable to: Baptist Hospital of Miami. At the bottom of the check, please put the date(s) and type(s) of class(es) you will be attending.
Mail the check to:
Baptist Medical Plaza
8750 SW 144 Street
Suite 206
Miami, Florida 33176
Note: Refunds will be made (less a $10 processing fee) for cancellations received up to five days prior to the class. Instructors are registered nurses who are certified childbirth educators. Fees are effective through December 2010. All classes are held at Baptist Hospital of Miami, unless otherwise indicated.

We reserve the right to cancel classes at anytime. If the number of attendees is less than 8, the class will be cancelled.  You will be notified of the cancellation a week prior to the class start-date.

2010 Schedule

Class Bundles:
Weekend Childbirth, Breastfeeding & Newborn Parenting (See class descriptions/dates below) - $180
One Day Childbirth, Breastfeeding & Newborn Parenting (See class descriptions/dates below) - $165
In order to receive these prices - classes must be paid for in full at one time.
In the event of cancellation of these classes, no refund will be issued.

Birthing at Baptist Tour
Call 786-596-8748 for information, or see links to video tour below.

Childbirth Preparation
When to take the class: 7-8 months of pregnancy
Our childbirth classes encourage you to be an active participant in the birth process.  Through open discussions & video presentations, we'll discuss the different stages of labor & what they feel like, birth & pain management options, & what will happen before, during & after delivery.

Day/Dates/Time

Saturdays, 9 am-2 pm ($140)
2010:
Jan 9&16 (Aud), Feb 6&13 (5BCVI), Mar 6&13 (3/6-AUD: 3/13-CLS5), April 3&10 (5BCVI), May 1&8 (Aud), June 5&12 (5BCVI), July 10&17 (7/10-Aud; 7/17-CLS5), Aug 7&14 (5BCVI), Sept 4&11 (Aud), Oct 2&9 (5BCVI), Nov 6&13 (CLS5), Dec 4&11 (5BCVI)

Tuesdays – 5 week session, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. ($95)
2010:
Jan 5-26 (7p-9:30p, CLS5), March 2-30 (CLS5), May 18-June 15 (CLS4), July 6-27 (7p-9:30p, CLS4), Sept 28-Oct 26 (CLS4), Nov 9-Dec7 (CLS4)

Wednesdays – 5 week session, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm. ($95)
2010: ALL CLASSES HELD IN CLASSROOM 4
April 7-28 (7p-9:30p), June 23-July 21, May 12-June 9, Aug 4-Sept 1, oct 27-Nov 17 (7p-9:30p), Dec 1-22 (7p-9:30p)

ONE DAY Childbirth at Baptist
One Session,  ($125)
2010:  ALL CLASSES HELD IN 5BCVI UNLESS NOTED
Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, Jul 31, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 12 (CLS5)

One day childbirth ($125) and abbreviated ($65) combo class:
One Session, See class description for times:
9 am-5 pm - Childbirth Preparation
The morning session (9 am-12:30 pm) will cover pregnancy in the last trimester, pre-term labor, stages of labor, principles of normal birth & c-sections for first time couples.  The class will continue in the afternoon (1p-5p) as an abbreviated course for couples who have already birthed a baby.  This session will include comfort measures, position changes, breathing & pushing, birth options & interventions. This abbreviated class is a true refresher course and not recommended for first time moms.
First time couples should plan to attend the entire day while couples attending the refresher course should plan to arrive at 1pm to attend the afternoon session only.  Couples attending the full day course will have a bag lunch provided.
2009 dates:
None at this time.

Abbreviated Childbirth:
Condensed version of our 10 hour class, One session, 9a-1p ($65)
2010:
Jan 23 (1p-5p, AUD), April 3 (9a-1p, Aud), May 22 (1p-5p, CLS5), June 19 (1p-5p, AUD), July 24 (1p-5p, AUD), Aug 14 (10a-2pp, AUD), Sept 18 (1p-5p, AUD), oct 9 (9a-1p, AUD), Dec 4 (9a-1p, AUD)

Condensed version of our 10 hour class, Two sessions, two hours each, 7:30p-9:30p, ($65)
2010: ALL CLASSES HELD IN CLASSROOM 4
March 8 & 15

Preparación para el parto, en Español: Uno session, 4 horas ($65)
Se recomienda tomar la clase entre 7 a 8 meses de embarazo
2010:
3 de abril, 2p-6p, Auditórium


Breastfeeding Class
1 session, 3 hours; $40
When to take the class: 5-7 months of pregnancy
Congratulations on choosing to breastfeed! This class provides education and support for women who want to know more about breast-feeding their babies. Husbands and support persons are encouraged to attend. This class is taught by a certified Lactation Consultant.
Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:30 pm
2010:
Jan 23 (AUD); Feb 20 (AUD), March 20 (CLS5); April 17 (CLS5); May 15 (CLS5); June 19 (AUD); July 24 (AUD); Aug 21 (AUD); Sept 18 (AUD); Oct 16 (CLS5); Nov 20 (AUD); Dec 11 (AUD)

Breastfeeding for Working Moms
1 session, 2 hours; $30, Times & dates vary
Congratulations on your decision to continue breastfeeding! This class will provide practical tips on how to continue feeding your baby & make for an easy transition once you are ready to go back to work.  Discussions will focus on what pump to use, when to pump, storing and handling of your milk and much more.   This class is taught by a certified lactation consultant.
2010 Dates:
January 23, 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., Auditorium
February 20, 2:00p.m.- 4:00p.m., Auditorium
March 20, 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., CLS 5

Childbirth Cesarean Section Preparation
1 session, $30
1 session, Sundays, 2 pm-4 pm
When to take the class: Anytime during pregnancy
This class provides education and support for women who want to know more about C-Sections.
2010: ALL CLASSES HELD IN CLASSROOM 4
Jan 21; April 22; July 15; Oct 21

Newborn Parenting
1 session, 3 hours; $40
When to take the class: 5-7 months of pregnancy
Why is my baby crying? Caring for a newborn can be an exciting yet anxious time.  Let us help you learn how to care for your newborn in the early weeks.  We'll discuss newborn characteristics, behavior & basic care, as well as postpartum recovery for mothers & coping skills.
Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
2010:
Jan 30(AUD); Feb 27 (CLS5); march 27 (CLS5); April 24 (CLS5); May 22 (CLS5); June 26 (CLS 5); Jul 31 (CLS5); Aug 28 (CLS5); Sept 25 (CLS5); Oct 23 (CLS5); Nov 20 (AUD); dec 18 (AUD)

Breastfeeding Support Group
2 mornings every month; Free
Looking for a little support? This group gives breastfeeding mothers the opportunity to share experiences & concerns & is facilitated by a certified lactation consultant.  You are encouraged to attend during your pregnancy & after your baby is born. For more information on the Breastfeeding support group, call 786-596-2671.

1 & 3rd Wednesdays at the Women's Health Resource Center, 8950 North Kendall Dr, Suite 105, 10-11:30 am

This group is for moms who want to learn about techniques and options available when breast-feeding. The group is facilitated by a certified nurse lactation consultant. Call 786-596-2671.


Baby's First Year
Free
This support group is for new mothers of children from birth to age one. The group gives moms an opportunity to share their concerns and information with other parents. Babies are welcome. For more information on Baby's First Year support group, call 786-662-8106.

Sibling Class
1 session, 1 1/2 hours; $25
This class, held on Saturdays, is designed to prepare children ages 4-10 for the arrival of a newborn. All classes in classroom 5
Saturdays, 1 pm -2:30 pm
Tour optional: 2:30 pm-3 pm
No classes scheduled.

Epidural Anesthesia for Labor
1 session, 2 hours; $20
A Baptist Hospital anesthesiologist will lead a discussion on epidural anesthesia, a pain management tool that is available to mothers during labor, delivery & c-sections.
Thursdays, 7 pm-9 pm
Location: South Building, Classroom 5
2010: ALL CLASSES HELD IN CLASSROOM 4
Jan 21; April 22; July 15; Oct 21

CPR - Adult/Child & Infant
1 session, 3 hours; $25 per person
Call 786-596-5327, select option 1, to register.

To register for any of these classes, please call 786-596-8748, Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

Fathers/Support Partners - To further enhance the birth and parenting experience, the father or support person is encouraged to attend all classes.