The childbirth education class from South Texas Health System explores body changes in the mother during pregnancy, the stages of labor, delivery and postpartum care.
Topics include the basics of breastfeeding, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, vaginal and C-section birth videos and newborn care.
Parents are given a tour of the delivery suites.
Price:
$50 for nonregistered patients.
Free for parents preregistered at The Women's Corner at Edinburg Regional or The Birthing Center at McAllen Medical Center.
$50 para pacientes no registrados.
Gratuito para padres registrados en The Women's Corner en Edinburg Regional Medical Center o The Birthing Center en McAllen Medical Center.
Dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch break
Location: The Birthing Center at McAllen Medical Center
301 W. Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78503
English-speaking Class (Clase de habla inglesa)
Spanish-speaking Class (Clase de habla hispana)