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Childbirth Classes & Resources

Riverside Medical Center Family Birthing Suite

Tour Our Birthing Suites

Your our Family Birthing Center to feel more confident about your big day! It's a wonderful time to meet our team and ask any questions you have about your upcoming birth experience.

Schedule Your Free Tour

Whether you’re a first-time expectant parent or getting ready to welcome another child to your family, your baby’s impending arrival may spark questions and concerns.

Childbirth Classes at Riverside Medical Center can help you feel reassured and confident as your due date nears. Our classes cover the most important topics, such as what to expect during pregnancy, how to ease the labor and delivery process, breastfeeding issues and more.

Benefits of Childbirth Classes:

Riverside Healthcare childbirth classes can provide expert answers to your questions and help you understand what to expect on your journey to parenthood. Childbirth classes may help you:

  • Enjoy a better birthing experience
  • Forge a stronger bond with your partner, who can learn how best to support you
  • Increase your chance of breastfeeding
  • Learn to communicate better with your OB/GYN and other care team members
  • Meet and share advice with other expectant parents, who can become part of your support network
  • Reduce your need for pain-relieving drugs during labor and delivery

Childbirth Resources:

Your Journey, Your Choices

We understand that each birth story is unique. Our birth plan resources help you communicate your preferences while keeping you and your baby safe throughout your journey.

Remember the ABC's of Safe Sleep

Understanding the guidelines for infant-safe sleep is crucial for the safety of your little one. At Riverside Healthcare, we emphasize the ABCs of safe sleep: A for "Alone," B for "Back," and C for "Crib." Always put your baby to sleep on their back, in a crib that meets safety standards, and without any loose bedding, pillows, or stuffed animals. Make sure the sleep area is free from anything that could block their breathing.

It's a good idea for your baby to sleep in your room but in their own bed for their first year. These steps help lower the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and keep your baby safe during sleep. We're here to help you make sure your baby sleeps safely and soundly. Visit the Safe to Sleep website for more information on infant-safe sleep.

Tune into our podcast for expert insights on pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. New episodes regularly feature our healthcare experts discussing topics that matter to expecting parents.

Available Classes at Riverside Healthcare:

Best Beginnings: Preparing for Childbirth

This informative class will help you discover the incredible journey of giving birth. Gain confidence and learn about labor, delivery, and postpartum.

View Best Beginning Class Schedule

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Have questions about breastfeeding? Find answers in this class, which is also open to your birth partner. Led by certified lactation consultants, our Prenatal Breastfeeding Class provides tips for how to start breastfeeding your baby.

View Prenatal Breastfeeding Class Schedule

Baby Care Basics

There are so many details that you will be learning more about as the arrival of your baby approaches. This class is designed to help you feel confident with the basics of newborn care. Be prepared to care for your baby.

View Baby Care Basics Class Schedule

 

Explore Riverside’s Well Within Reach Podcast

Tune into the Well Within Reach Podcast. Riverside is here to provide you with everything you need to know about topics relating to you and your little one's health. Remember to subscribe for more insightful podcasts coming soon.