In this class, expectant parents learn about the onset and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation, medicated and non-medicated birth choices, Cesarean delivery and obstetrical procedures. Please have a pillow available and dress comfortably. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, contact Childbirth Services at 901-545-8449. For in-person classes, all CDC COVID-19 [...]

In this class, patients will learn about what to expect after the delivery of their baby, along with healthy coping and pain management techniques. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, contact Childbirth Services at 901-545-8449. For in-person classes, all CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed. For online classes, the participants [...]

Our breastfeeding classes are a hands-on, interactive exploration of successful breastfeeding. In this class, we cover the benefits of breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, feeding cues and other helpful breastfeeding tips, as well as community resources and support. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, contact Childbirth Services at 901-545-8449. For in-person classes, all [...]

In this class, expectant parents learn about the onset and stages of labor, breathing and relaxation, medicated and non-medicated birth choices, Cesarean delivery, obstetrical procedures and postpartum care. Please have a pillow available and dress comfortably. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, contact Childbirth Services at 901-545-8449. For in-person classes, all [...]

This is a 2 hour class that covers newborn care, procedures, infant safety, and offers you the necessary skills and information needed to head home from the hospital with confidence. This class will provide hands-on training to participants in basic techniques of choking and CPR for infants. The CPR/Choking portion is informational only and not [...]

Dynamic Dads is a training camp for dads to speak freely and learn in an environment of experienced dads, new dads and dads-to-be. With all the changes and stresses involved in being a father or becoming a father, dads will learn important coping skills and strategies to enhance their parental support and involvement. Classes are [...]

Mommy and Me is designed for prenatal (before birth) and postnatal mothers or caregivers (infants less than 6 months old) to promote a healthy growth and development of their newborn. It is designed to guide mothers on how to care for their newborn as they strive to become a better and more effective parent. It [...]

In this class, patients will learn about what to expect after the delivery of their baby, along with healthy coping and pain management techniques. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, contact Childbirth Services at 901-545-8449. For in-person classes, all CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed. For online classes, the participants [...]

This course is offered in partnership with Porter-Leath to provide a comprehensive virtual parenting series.  The classes help foster positive parenting skills with nurturing behaviors, promote healthy physical and emotional development, and teach appropriate role and developmental expectations.  The curriculum focuses on parenting infants and toddlers. Topics include: "What is Nurturing Parenting?," "Changes in ME [...]