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Childbirth Preparation

Prepare yourself for life with a baby by attending the Childbirth Preparation class. Get ready for the birthing process with our Childbirth Preparation class, designed to help expectant parents feel informed and supported. This is not a Lamaze class. Registration is required due to limited space. One adult labor support person is encouraged to attend and does not need to register.

Space is limited, so registration is required. You’re encouraged to bring one adult support person, and they don't need to register.

Topics

  • Understanding the labor and delivery process
  • Comfort, relaxation, and breathing techniques
  • Medical interventions and cesarean birth
  • Postpartum recovery and newborn care in the hospital
  • A tour of the maternal service areas at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital

Registration Requirements

You must:

  • Have a University Medicine Associates or UT Health San Antonio obstetrician
  • Plan to deliver at the Women's & Children's Hospital
  • Be at least 28 weeks pregnant when attending this class
  • Ask your doctor if you should attend if you have a high-risk pregnancy

If you have questions about the availability of other languages, please email us at childbirthed@uhtx.com

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Class Location and General Information

The English, Birth and Infant Care Preparation class is a two-day event that starts at 9:00 AM each day. Only the pregnant client and the 1 adult, labor support person are allowed to attend. Childcare is not provided and for their safety, children are not allowed.

Class is held at University Health Main Campus on 4502 Medical Drive, San Antonio TX 78229. Meet instructor at the Women's and Children's Hospital, Level 1, near the Visitor's kiosk by 8:45 AM.

Easily find your way by downloading our UH Go wayfinding app to get turn-by-turn directions from home to parking to class. For specific location details, please see event information.

Parking Information

Parking is available in our Visitor Parking Garage. For more details tips about parking, please visit our parking webpage.

Dates Offered

Topics

Dates Offered
Topics

Topics include:

  • A tour of the women’s floor and birthing center at the Women's & Children's Hospital
  • Breathing exercises
  • Relaxation methods
  • Comfort measures
  • What to expect during the third trimester of your pregnancy
  • Labor and delivery education, including information on premature labor, stages and phases of labor, medical interventions, cesarean delivery and support person roles
  • What to expect right after birth (postpartum)
  • Newborn care basics
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