At UAB, we understand that having a baby can be overwhelming. But we aim to educate our patients with a series of classes geared toward new moms (and dads!) to ease the stress and help you enjoy all the love a new baby has to offer.
Sign up for prenatal classes.Our featured classes include:
New Life Series*
The New Life Series is a comprehensive course to prepare new parents for childbirth. Expectant parents will learn about what to expect in the last trimester of pregnancy, labor and delivery, the post-partum period, and caring for a new baby. You will also learn how to successfully manage labor and birth with comfort measures and breathing and relaxation techniques. This series meets for five, 2-hour, evening sessions or as a Friday evening/Saturday day weekend series. Birthing center tour included.
Breastfeeding*
Learn the how-to's of breastfeeding with the help of our lactation consultants. This 2-hour class will help you know what to expect, how to get started and how to make breastfeeding fit into your lifestyle. Dads and other family members are encouraged to attend.
Happiest Baby on the Block
Let us help you have the "Happiest Baby on the Block!" In just an hour and a half, you will learn Dr. Harvey Karp's bestselling book's technique for calming and soothing even the fussiest baby. This class is a must for expectant or new parents!
Marvelous Multiples*
A life with multiples is like no other! Come learn about what to expect with your pregnancy and delivery, as well as how to care for more than one baby. Meet other parents who share your same excitement. This weekend class is for those expecting twins, triplets or more.
Other classes offered include:
Girl Talk*: This class is for girls 8 to 12 years old and their moms (or a trusted adult). We will answer questions about your changing body, friends, boys and other topics all about growing up.
Breathing and Relaxation Techniques*: In this 2-hour class, you will learn and practice how to successfully manage labor and birth with relaxation and breathing techniques and personalized comfort measures. This class is free if taken with the New Life Series.
Infant CPR*: Learn how to perform infant CPR and manage the choking infant according to American Heart Association guidelines for "Friends and Family."
Labor and Delivery Tour: See the Maternity Evaluation Unit (MEU), Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Units in this 1-hour tour.
New Additions*: This class is for children between 3 and 8 years old who are about to become a big brother or big sister.
New Life Refresher Class*: This class provides a review of what to expect in labor and delivery and includes a tour.
Spanish Labor and Delivery: This class provides a tour of the Maternity Evaluation Unit (MEU), labor and delivery and post-partum areas in Spanish.
*Fee required for this class. Call or visit web site for more information.
How to Register
If you're interested in one of the many classes UAB has to offer, please visit www.uabhealthclass.com for a complete list of classes and online registration, or call (205) 996-BABY. For more information, please contact Freda Centor, RN, MSN, at fcentor@uabmc.edu or (205) 975-2337.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund (for classes that require fees) is available if you cancel before the start of class.